as in photos
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
the old photograph was faded but still clear enough to make out
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as in pictures
to take a photograph of
we've been photographing the baby virtually nonstop
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
At the Church of Saint Andrew in Bucha, after viewing dozens of graphic photographs and a video display of the massacres with his EU counterparts, Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski was grim.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Set in the family house in Brigantine, New Jersey, Yalkin’s book is a collection of black and white photographs that capture domestic spaces and what remains of the life once lived there.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
The Eduiot site includes photographs and audiovisual material, and features the accounts of parents, siblings, cousins, nephews and nieces of Jews persecuted and disappeared under the dictatorship.
—Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
In a tiny windowless office off the lobby, Hoffman sat at a desk, poring over archival photographs.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Adding to the car’s collectability is its extensive documentation, period photographs, and race-event programs—even the original driver’s manual.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
If you're injured, seek medical attention and take photographs of any injuries.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Snapshots of a tan Suburban with Bovino’s license plate and photographs of an accompanying black Expedition soon appeared in the chat.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Capturing an iconic image Murphy photographs all kinds of wildlife, especially the charismatic creatures of Yellowstone National Park.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar. 2026
For visitors who want to experience a side of Miami beyond the beach — and who appreciate a dining atmosphere that’s romantic, intimate, and richly textured — La Grande Boucherie is a standout choice that photographs beautifully and feels completely transporting.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
The controversy centers around Lifetouch, a company that photographs millions of students nationwide each year.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Some districts in the region are issuing instructions for parents on how to opt out of services provided by the giant company that photographs over 15 million students every fall.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
The disruption to school picture plans in Texas and elsewhere began after online posts linked Lifetouch, which photographs millions of students each year, to the investment fund manager Apollo Global Management.
—Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Owens started the unwrapping process and opens all his gifts, and Biles flimed and photographs his reactions.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The images that Buckman photographs — family and community members in bedrooms, on couches, under quilts— become compositions painted and stitched into vintage cloth.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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In the interim, delivery drivers and journalists walked up to the front door, dropping off parcels and taking photographs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
At the Church of Saint Andrew in Bucha, after viewing dozens of graphic photographs and a video display of the massacres with his EU counterparts, Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski was grim.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Set in the family house in Brigantine, New Jersey, Yalkin’s book is a collection of black and white photographs that capture domestic spaces and what remains of the life once lived there.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
The Eduiot site includes photographs and audiovisual material, and features the accounts of parents, siblings, cousins, nephews and nieces of Jews persecuted and disappeared under the dictatorship.
—Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
In a tiny windowless office off the lobby, Hoffman sat at a desk, poring over archival photographs.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Adding to the car’s collectability is its extensive documentation, period photographs, and race-event programs—even the original driver’s manual.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
If you're injured, seek medical attention and take photographs of any injuries.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Snapshots of a tan Suburban with Bovino’s license plate and photographs of an accompanying black Expedition soon appeared in the chat.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
The camera cross-references the sound spike with the exact moment a vehicle passes, photographs the plate, and generates the ticket automatically.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Capturing an iconic image Murphy photographs all kinds of wildlife, especially the charismatic creatures of Yellowstone National Park.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar. 2026
For visitors who want to experience a side of Miami beyond the beach — and who appreciate a dining atmosphere that’s romantic, intimate, and richly textured — La Grande Boucherie is a standout choice that photographs beautifully and feels completely transporting.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
The controversy centers around Lifetouch, a company that photographs millions of students nationwide each year.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Some districts in the region are issuing instructions for parents on how to opt out of services provided by the giant company that photographs over 15 million students every fall.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
The disruption to school picture plans in Texas and elsewhere began after online posts linked Lifetouch, which photographs millions of students each year, to the investment fund manager Apollo Global Management.
—Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Owens started the unwrapping process and opens all his gifts, and Biles flimed and photographs his reactions.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The images that Buckman photographs — family and community members in bedrooms, on couches, under quilts— become compositions painted and stitched into vintage cloth.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographs
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In his community, Bustamante likened it to denouncing Catholicism and removing photos of the pope.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Highlights include candy, prizes, bounce house, bunny photos, crafts and a magic show.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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Loose, gestural ink drawings sit alongside still lifes of treasured objects, flea market finds are arranged like miniature stage sets, and candid snapshots of her Milan existence are collaged with painterly abandon.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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The survey of likely voters provides one of the first snapshots of the mayoral race less than three months before the June 2 primary.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Romano illustrated the announcement with pics from her child star days — including a pic of her high school graduating class, which also included Scarlett Johansson and Jack Antonoff.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Disney is claiming theatrical date turf for several untitled pics in 2028 and into 2029.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Photographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographs. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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