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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In the middle of the nineteenth century, photographers frequently experimented with photographic materials and processes.
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Tanya Mohn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
His work has been recognised by major photographic and astronomical bodies, including The World at Night (TWAN), Astronomy Photographer of the Year, Historic Photographer of the Year and PetaPixel, whilst collaborating with photographic brands: Canon, Sigma, Benro, NiSi and Tenba.
—Josh Dury, Space.com, 30 Apr. 2025
In the middle of the nineteenth century, photographers frequently experimented with photographic materials and processes.
—Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
At the age of 19, having worked as an animator for the BBC, Logan scored a job on 2001: A Space Odyssey, working on special photographic effects.
—Peter White, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Photographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photographic. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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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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