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
Examples of snapshot in a Sentence
fans excitedly took snapshots of the rock star as he dashed into the hotel
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1 July 2026
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Beyond the stadiums, the World Cup offers a snapshot of America’s vast and deeply regional food culture.
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30 June 2026
There's no better way to celebrate the summer season than by printing out your favorite vacation photos, beach pictures, or hiking snapshots and turning them into a physical keepsake.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
As Streisand and Brolin celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary, look at some of their sweetest family snapshots, posted by the legendary singer.
—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Beyond the stadiums, the World Cup offers a snapshot of America’s vast and deeply regional food culture.
—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There's no better way to celebrate the summer season than by printing out your favorite vacation photos, beach pictures, or hiking snapshots and turning them into a physical keepsake.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapshot. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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snapshot
noun
snap·shot
ˈsnap-ˌshät
: a photograph taken usually with a small hand-held camera
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