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noun

ˈfō-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce photo (audio)
Definition of photonext
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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verb

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
Noun
The Instagram post includes photos with Chiefs long-snapper James Winchester and his wife, Emily, along with photos of the Tranquill’s son, who was born in the spring. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 Amy Schumer gave fans a glimpse at her Fourth of July festivities in an Instagram Stories post, sharing a group photo of herself posing in a blue swimsuit alongside longtime friends. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 7 July 2026 In her carousel of photos on Instagram, Biles wore a stunning high-neck blood red dress, designed by DO LONG, and accessorized with Maison Spoiled High Jewelry. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 Brad Paisley Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, posted several photos ahead of the Madison Square Garden party, including one with celeb pals Seth Meyers and his wife, human rights attorney Alexi Ashe. — Alison Abbey Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo
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  1. photograph
  2. pic
  3. snapshot
Noun
  • Duff looks at photographs laid out in front of her—captured between 2001 and 2025—with each one showing a different era of her beauty journey.
    — Lauren Alberti, Allure, 6 July 2026
  • In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin meets with the Kursk region governor in Moscow on June 30, 2026.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of photograph
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  • Maren Morris shared a pic of the gift on Saturday morning, along with photos of her and Kelsea Ballerini’s dresses.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 July 2026
  • That Wednesday-to-Thursday ease in North America of 24% for the pic is on par with Despicable Me 4‘s Wednesday-to-Thursday dip of 25%.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of pic
Noun
  • One snapshot even provided a great glimpse at the pop star's awe-inspiring engagement ring.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • This story is part of a series of monthly snapshots from the Washington Examiner, titled Midterm Countdown, gauging the state of the 2026 election cycle.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of snapshot

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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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