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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But his remarks, which will be livestreamed to the public, will also provide a prime photo opportunity with Hegseth addressing hundreds of top military generals as their boss. Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025 Many of the operations have the look and feel of a photo opportunity—indeed, the administration reportedly sent social media teams to accompany the FBI on arrest missions. Elizabeth Goitein, Time, 27 Sep. 2025 The store also has interactive play areas and photo opportunities with Geoffrey the Giraffe, designed to bring back the magic of toy shopping and give kids a hands-on experience that online carts cannot replace. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025 Open to all fans, the event will feature sets inspired by Swift's music as well as photo opportunities and an Easter egg hunt. Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.

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