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a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
fans excitedly took snapshots of the rock star as he dashed into the hotel
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Aniston’s message was accompanied by a series of four photos, the first being a black and white snapshot of her and Perry mugging for the camera.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
De Wolfe posing with a poodle in front of the cabinet Tony Duquette designed for her is a memorable snapshot, as are those of Diana Vreeland, Cecil Beaton, and Elsa Schiaparelli.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
The couple also shared more snapshots of their impressive fantasy outfits on their Instagram Stories.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2024
In our snapshot, Harris/Walz are at +1, and Trump/Vance -1.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
De Wolfe posing with a poodle in front of the cabinet Tony Duquette designed for her is a memorable snapshot, as are those of Diana Vreeland, Cecil Beaton, and Elsa Schiaparelli.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
The couple also shared more snapshots of their impressive fantasy outfits on their Instagram Stories.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2024
In our snapshot, Harris/Walz are at +1, and Trump/Vance -1.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Three dogs, three cats, the photos that matter — everything went into the vehicles.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Click here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards and more.Nhat V. Meyer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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But vapes are noticeably absent, from the runways, fashion photographs and parties.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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More From Newsweek Vault: Online Banks vs. Traditional Banks: Learn the Differences As the family posed for photographs and collected their Halloween treats, an unexpected visitor arrived—local police officers, whose presence initially caused quite a stir.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Directed by Gonzalo Gutierrez, Pacifico is currently in post-production and is set to launch the pic with a market premiere next year.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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The picture showed the new couple posing together for a festive pic.Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshot. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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