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
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photographic images of the galaxy
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Artworks such as photographic works by Eftihia Stefanidi, Martina Matencio, Maxime Ballesteros, and paintings by Archer Defterios, among others, are an integral part of the space, each made to be lived with—and, perhaps, carried into a new home.
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Stephanie Gavan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
As one of four special photographic effects supervisors credited on the 1968 classic — Trumbull, Wally Veevers and Tom Howard were the others — Pederson helped create stars, planets, spaceships and the unforgettable five-minute Star Gate sequence.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Several officers who fought the rioters said the hardest thing to deal with has been the effort by many to play down the violence, despite a massive trove of video and photographic evidence documenting it.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
While totality will last just over two minutes at its maximum, the low position of the eclipsed sun — particularly in Spain — will offer some dramatic photographic opportunities.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
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Stephanie Gavan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
As one of four special photographic effects supervisors credited on the 1968 classic — Trumbull, Wally Veevers and Tom Howard were the others — Pederson helped create stars, planets, spaceships and the unforgettable five-minute Star Gate sequence.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Several officers who fought the rioters said the hardest thing to deal with has been the effort by many to play down the violence, despite a massive trove of video and photographic evidence documenting it.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
While totality will last just over two minutes at its maximum, the low position of the eclipsed sun — particularly in Spain — will offer some dramatic photographic opportunities.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Photographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photographic. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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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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