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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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
Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 June 2026
In her latest newsletter, the author and podcast host, 57, shared a throwback photo of her and Christopher from a rafting trip three decades ago.
—Melody Chiu, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The Clintons and the Bushes were also in attendance, and the four former first ladies posed for a photo together inside the building.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Click here to see more photos of Claudette.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
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Noun
In order to shape the world of the film, which is set in the 1990s, Bayrak delved into her family archive for inspiration, unearthing old photos and letters to recreate the mood of the time.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 June 2026
In her latest newsletter, the author and podcast host, 57, shared a throwback photo of her and Christopher from a rafting trip three decades ago.
—Melody Chiu, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The Clintons and the Bushes were also in attendance, and the four former first ladies posed for a photo together inside the building.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Click here to see more photos of Claudette.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo
Noun
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The person making the complaint had been specific, the officer said — the anonymous report had even included a photograph of a drawing on their door from one of the couple’s kids.—
Olivia Bensimon,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama paid homage to her late mother, Marian Robinson, at the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Tuesday night, donning a mid-calf skirt with a vintage photograph printed over top.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The salmon don, with quinoa, shimeji mushroom and wakame salad is particularly good, and the build-your-own bowls are to health food lovers what pic ‘n’ mix is to children.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
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Sean Kaufman is in negotiations to star opposite Matt Damon in the untitled event pic from filmmaking duo Daniels at Universal.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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Every Brazilian fan — in Philadelphia to watch their national team play Haiti on Friday at the World Cup — that stopped for a snapshot or a selfie with the 9-foot-11, 1,300-pound beast left the statue dressed in only his bronze trunks and boots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Other snapshots highlighted details from the festivities, including plates of pasta and lasagna, a bottle of San Pellegrino and scenic views around the city.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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