photographic
adjective
pho·to·graph·ic
ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-fik 
1
: relating to, obtained by, or used in photography
2
: representing nature and human beings with the exactness of a photograph
3
: capable of retaining vivid impressions
a photographic memory
Examples of photographic in a Sentence
photographic images of the galaxy
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The families sat behind him at the hearing and held up photographic portraits of some of the 346 people killed in those tragedies.
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Lori Aratani, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
Carol Roark is an archivist, historian, and author with a special interest in architectural and photographic history who has written several books on Fort Worth history.
—Carol Roark, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2024
The fact that a majority of the Supreme Court would so blatantly misrepresent the facts of a case, even in the face of photographic evidence to the contrary, is an ominous sign for anyone seeking refuge behind the Establishment Clause.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 25 June 2024
Forget has created five captivating photographic compositions featuring athletes seemingly defying gravity within the hotel’s iconic spaces.
—Rachel King, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
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Lori Aratani, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
Carol Roark is an archivist, historian, and author with a special interest in architectural and photographic history who has written several books on Fort Worth history.
—Carol Roark, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2024
The fact that a majority of the Supreme Court would so blatantly misrepresent the facts of a case, even in the face of photographic evidence to the contrary, is an ominous sign for anyone seeking refuge behind the Establishment Clause.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 25 June 2024
Forget has created five captivating photographic compositions featuring athletes seemingly defying gravity within the hotel’s iconic spaces.
—Rachel King, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
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“Photographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photographic. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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photographic
adjective
pho·to·graph·ic
ˌfōt-ə-ˈgraf-ik
1
: relating to, obtained by, or used in photography
photographic supplies
2
: capable of remembering details exactly
a photographic memory
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