as in photographs
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
an album of wedding photos
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as in pictures
to take a photograph of
photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine
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Recent Examples of photos
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
In November, a wildlife photographer out on a whale watching trip in waters off the city captured dramatic video and photos of a pod of killer whales hunting a seal that survived only by clambering onto the stern of her boat.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Earlier in the mission, the astronauts also captured photos of our home planet.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Or, on the flip side, scroll through your messages or photos.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 6 Apr. 2026
North Korean state-run media KCNA published photos of the North Korean leader and his daughter with a tank last month, following prior images of the girl utilizing firearms, Reuters reported.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The post stitched together photos of Bible scripture, Paul crying, pain relief patches and personal notes scrawled through notebooks.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Submissions of related photos also are welcome.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
In his community, Bustamante likened it to denouncing Catholicism and removing photos of the pope.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
Investigators were able to identify the men through the surveillance footage and photos of their vehicles taken by a witness, according to the affidavit.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
In November, a wildlife photographer out on a whale watching trip in waters off the city captured dramatic video and photos of a pod of killer whales hunting a seal that survived only by clambering onto the stern of her boat.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Earlier in the mission, the astronauts also captured photos of our home planet.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Or, on the flip side, scroll through your messages or photos.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 6 Apr. 2026
North Korean state-run media KCNA published photos of the North Korean leader and his daughter with a tank last month, following prior images of the girl utilizing firearms, Reuters reported.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The post stitched together photos of Bible scripture, Paul crying, pain relief patches and personal notes scrawled through notebooks.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Submissions of related photos also are welcome.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
In his community, Bustamante likened it to denouncing Catholicism and removing photos of the pope.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The family photos on the wall are more than just decorations here.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photos
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In the interim, delivery drivers and journalists walked up to the front door, dropping off parcels and taking photographs.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the Church of Saint Andrew in Bucha, after viewing dozens of graphic photographs and a video display of the massacres with his EU counterparts, Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski was grim.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The father, whom Seth does not know, accused him of taking pics of his teenager.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the pics, the actor is captured mid-performance, fully channeling Darin’s signature charm — sharp-suited, microphone in hand and radiating confidence under the lights.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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To analyze individual features of the site known as 906, CNN compiled more than 50 snapshots from different phases of the facility’s construction into a 3D model.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Although vacation snapshots have stirred outrage, recess is also an opportunity for lawmakers to reconnect with constituents back home.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Photos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photos. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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