snapshot
noun
snap·shot
ˈsnap-ˌshät 
1
: a casual photograph made typically by an amateur with a small handheld camera
2
: an impression or view of something brief or transitory
a snapshot of life back then
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fans excitedly took snapshots of the rock star as he dashed into the hotel
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
At its heart, American Grin is a snapshot of what brought the band to this point.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
One question from Wilson’s introductory press conference was a good snapshot into Mr. Unlimited.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
In a second snapshot, the artist shows a close-up look at the breakouts around her mouth and chin.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for snapshot
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapshot. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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snapshot
noun
snap·shot
ˈsnap-ˌshät
: a photograph taken usually with a small hand-held camera
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