as in photograph
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
an album of wedding photos
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to take a photograph of
photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Two weeks before Donald Trump became the 47th president of the United States, his son Don Jr. paid a visit to Greenland, handing out free food and MAGA caps, and posing for photos.
—Adam Price, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Bizarrely, Cooper's chef character, Adam Jones, was shown in a photo during a montage of actual chefs during a season 3 episode of The Bear last year.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In honor of the official kickoff of football season in August 2024, Patrick's mom, Randi Mahomes, shared a rare throwback photo of her and Brittany sitting in the bleachers during one of the quarterback's high school games in Texas.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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Another major upgrade in iOS 18.4 will allow Siri to track emails, messages, and photos, offering timely reminders when relevant.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Two weeks before Donald Trump became the 47th president of the United States, his son Don Jr. paid a visit to Greenland, handing out free food and MAGA caps, and posing for photos.
—Adam Price, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Bizarrely, Cooper's chef character, Adam Jones, was shown in a photo during a montage of actual chefs during a season 3 episode of The Bear last year.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
In honor of the official kickoff of football season in August 2024, Patrick's mom, Randi Mahomes, shared a rare throwback photo of her and Brittany sitting in the bleachers during one of the quarterback's high school games in Texas.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo
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The photographs were taken by Jonathan Rach, who also filmed much of the trek for NIN’s 1997 documentary/concert film, Closure.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Credits All photos taken from Pansies© Copyright 2025 by Brenna Estrada, photographs by Kelly Bowie.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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An Emmy nominee known for her work in films like American Beauty, Suvari is coming off of turns in Reagan and the sci-fi horror pic Ick.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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Ali snapped a pic of her husband mid-game, featuring the athlete eyeing his wife from the court and throwing up a sweet hand gesture for the shot.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Though his first set of films were tight snapshots often running under an hour and a half, as his skills developed, his work began to take on a more epic, portrait-like quality.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2025
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His post included snapshots of their celebrations at an afterparty, and in the photos, the 14-time Grammy winner is smiling in a sophisticated silver mini-dress.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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