photo opportunity

noun

: a situation or event that lends itself to and is often arranged expressly for the taking of pictures that give favorable publicity to the individuals photographed

Examples of photo opportunity in a Sentence

The mayor's visit to the hospital was a good photo opportunity.
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Aside from seven rounds of player selection, the three-day event also features interactive games, photo opportunities with NFL legends, and live entertainment. Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Ohio State University's College Football National Championship trophy seemed to fall off its stand just as Vice President JD Vance lifted the hardware up for photo opportunities outside the White House on Monday. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025 Charlotte Burke, 7, a second-grader from Vernon Hills, had a photo opportunity with the Tyrannosaurus rex with the youngster’s head inside the dinosaur’s mouth. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 During a film’s run, the package includes a red carpet premiere that comes with complimentary admission for guests and photo opportunities. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for photo opportunity

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of photo opportunity was in 1952

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“Photo opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20opportunity. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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