1. photographs or film shots taken at close range, showing details of a subject
Usage: photography; cinematography

Examples

• The photographer took several closeups of the flower petals.
• The movie featured dramatic closeups of the actor’s face.
• These closeups reveal the intricate details of the insect’s wings.
• The director used closeups to show the character’s emotions.
• The magazine published stunning closeups of the jewelry collection.
• Wildlife photographers often capture amazing closeups of animals in their natural habitat.