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Recent Examples of telephoto
For similar, but more detailed, close-up telephoto images of the moon, use at least a 200mm lens — ideally 400mm or longer — on a mirrorless or DSLR camera mounted on a sturdy tripod (or attached to a telescope using a T-ring adapter).
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
While Xiaomi’s 15 Ultra featured two telephoto cameras, the 17 Ultra combines them into one.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
During the night, an enterprising photographer with a telephoto lens sneaked upstairs in a building opposite Children’s and found a window in line with Patrick’s room.
—Steven Levingston, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
At times, people in the crowd stood up to clap for medalists — and got quickly shouted down by the journalists wielding telephoto lenses behind them.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
While Xiaomi’s 15 Ultra featured two telephoto cameras, the 17 Ultra combines them into one.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
During the night, an enterprising photographer with a telephoto lens sneaked upstairs in a building opposite Children’s and found a window in line with Patrick’s room.
—Steven Levingston, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
At times, people in the crowd stood up to clap for medalists — and got quickly shouted down by the journalists wielding telephoto lenses behind them.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for telephoto
Noun
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The first vote will be on advancing an amendment to the SAVE America Act, which would require photo ID to cast a vote.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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There were even more photos and videos of Swift and Kelce together.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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During passage around the far side, about a quarter of the moon will be in sunlight, giving the astronauts a chance to observe, photograph and shoot video of features never before seen by human eyes.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This serial presentation emphasized the relationship between the photographs rather than the singular sculpture pictured in each—a demonstration of her conviction that a successful artwork should change over time according to its own internal logic.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Come bake and learn with us—ask questions, share pics, listen to our podcast, and lots more here.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Cruel Intentions actor, who is set to star in 2027 pic Voltron, will play Gavin Chang, a Detective Senior Constable seconded to an operation to solve two cold-case murders.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Miller dapping up Charlotte rapper DaBaby following a thunderous right-handed fast-break dunk in the fourth quarter provided the perfect snapshot of just how well things went for the Hornets against a team that can contend to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy following the NBA Finals come June.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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From eye-opening sessions to game-changing discussions, here's a snapshot of the trends and insights that no infosec professional can afford to ignore.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Around 30 movie theaters in the world are equipped with the technology to run 35mm or 70mm prints, including AMC Town Center in Leawood.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The tonal depth in his prints is rich, dense, and moody—not a void but a presence.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Telephoto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telephoto. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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