as in photo
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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Recent Examples of photograph
Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Warhol shot photographs of Hugo and his partners in a wide array of acts and positions.
—Richard Meyer, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Kate was photographed speaking with hospital staff and chemotherapy patients during what was described as a surprise visit to the Marsden, where she’s taken on a role as joint patron to promote groundbreaking cancer research and patient wellbeing.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Editor Michael Harte re-creates this scene via archival photographs and news footage, favoring moving cameras and dynamic angles.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Warhol shot photographs of Hugo and his partners in a wide array of acts and positions.
—Richard Meyer, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
Bezos’ tech-CEO colleague Mark Zuckerberg also didn’t seem to mind, as he was photographed enjoying a glance at Sanchez’s chest, the Daily Beast said.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Kate was photographed speaking with hospital staff and chemotherapy patients during what was described as a surprise visit to the Marsden, where she’s taken on a role as joint patron to promote groundbreaking cancer research and patient wellbeing.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photograph
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Click here for more photos of the one-off 1986 Audi 5000 CS Quattro prototype.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2025
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The woman says she was eventually permitted to use her cell phone and text family members, who sent her a photo of her Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB), and she was then allowed to leave, Hatathlie said.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Since confirming her romance with Patrick’s teammate Kelce, 35, in October 2023, Swift has been pictured with Brittany on multiple occasions.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump speaks at a joint news conference with Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May (not pictured) in London, Britain, June 4, 2019.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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The pact placed Disney+’s access to fresh pics six months prior to Netflix and eight months ahead of Max, Prime Video and Apple (which also just signed a pact with guilds).—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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No phone no mirrors no eye contact for 8+ days (these pics are from before n after lol the program )..—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
6 Feb. 2025
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According to a snapshot of the plan’s former webpage, the initiative intended in part to improve college access, affordability and completion for underserved students.—
Annie Ma,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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This one dwells on a more private image, a family snapshot, and on the elusive emotions and memories that live inside it.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Photograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photograph. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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