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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

closeup

/kloʊsʌp/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does closeup mean?

noun, verb

A close-up is a photographic or cinematographic shot of an object or scene that is taken from a short distance, filling the frame. To close up means to move closer to something or someone.

Example

"The photographer took a closeup of the subject's face to capture the details of their expression."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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