snapshot
noun
snap·shot
ˈsnap-ˌshät 
1
: a casual photograph made typically by an amateur with a small handheld camera
2
: an impression or view of something brief or transitory
a snapshot of life back then
Examples of snapshot in a Sentence
fans excitedly took snapshots of the rock star as he dashed into the hotel
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The Lemme founder, 46, uploaded a couple of snapshots of the couple’s son enjoying the Florida sunshine.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Additionally, these digital snapshots capture a wider range between the soft and loud sounds of a recording and have a higher bit depth, which also contributes to higher quality, Sonos states.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Get an objective snapshot of your business health today.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Additionally, these digital snapshots capture a wider range between the soft and loud sounds of a recording and have a higher bit depth, which also contributes to higher quality, Sonos states.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Get an objective snapshot of your business health today.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Miles apart means that small moments matter, and parents love seeing selfies and funny pictures (47%), snapshots of pets or family members (36%), and even silly memes (45%).
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for snapshot
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapshot. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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snapshot
noun
snap·shot
ˈsnap-ˌshät
: a photograph taken usually with a small hand-held camera
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