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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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine
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Recent Examples of photo
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Check out the photo albums on your devices and organize the photos into albums.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2026
The Easter Bunny will be available for photos.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
On Wednesday, April 1, the author, 47, shared several photos on her Instagram Stories in honor of her daughter Mabel's 14th birthday.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Check out the photo albums on your devices and organize the photos into albums.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2026
The Easter Bunny will be available for photos.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo
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During passage around the far side, about a quarter of the moon will be in sunlight, giving the astronauts a chance to observe, photograph and shoot video of features never before seen by human eyes.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This serial presentation emphasized the relationship between the photographs rather than the singular sculpture pictured in each—a demonstration of her conviction that a successful artwork should change over time according to its own internal logic.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Come bake and learn with us—ask questions, share pics, listen to our podcast, and lots more here.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Cruel Intentions actor, who is set to star in 2027 pic Voltron, will play Gavin Chang, a Detective Senior Constable seconded to an operation to solve two cold-case murders.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Miller dapping up Charlotte rapper DaBaby following a thunderous right-handed fast-break dunk in the fourth quarter provided the perfect snapshot of just how well things went for the Hornets against a team that can contend to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy following the NBA Finals come June.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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From eye-opening sessions to game-changing discussions, here's a snapshot of the trends and insights that no infosec professional can afford to ignore.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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