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
Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
With few photographs, no clear family records, and little oral history preserved, DNA testing offers, albeit partial, answers to an individual's story.
—Abigail Dubiniecki, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Tee was literally born to the life, as his grandfather was the owner of Motor Sport Magazine from the 1930s until the 1990s, and his father, Michael, photographed and wrote for the family business as well.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This strategic pre-event reveal, complete with detailed photographs and descriptions, gave media outlets and influencers substantial content to generate buzz months before the event itself and delivered far more media presence, both in social media and traditional outlets, than the previous year.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
With few photographs, no clear family records, and little oral history preserved, DNA testing offers, albeit partial, answers to an individual's story.
—Abigail Dubiniecki, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Bremner had to take into consideration the scale of the project—a vehicle is far larger than the average issue of Newsweek magazine—and what a pattern would look like when photographed.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Tee was literally born to the life, as his grandfather was the owner of Motor Sport Magazine from the 1930s until the 1990s, and his father, Michael, photographed and wrote for the family business as well.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photograph
Noun
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Bitcoin Depot also emailed photos of several types of warnings.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the Oval Office, a photo of Francis was mixed in with those of family members on Biden’s desk.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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To picture this, imagine two stars orbiting each other in a flat plane, like spinning wheels.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Watchmen Emmy winner, pictured speaking on a corded phone, wore a blue-gray suit with a matching tie over a white shirt.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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In its second weekend — after another week of dire economic news and volatility, along with Trump hitting the pause button on tariffs — the pic grossed a huge $78.5 million over the April 11-13 frame in North America.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Keep scrolling and shop our favorite pics, starting at just $8.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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On Friday, April 18, the official POTUS and White House Instagram accounts shared a joint post featuring a snapshot of the vocally Libertarian actor, 55, and the president, 78, in the Oval Office together.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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By contrast, the economists added, barometers of market sentiment like stock performance and consumer surveys offer an up-to-date snapshot of how participants are feeling and, in turn, where the economy may be headed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Photograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photograph. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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