daguerreotypes

plural of daguerreotype
as in photographs
an old type of photographic image that was made on a piece of silver or a piece of copper covered in silver The exhibit includes a series of fascinating daguerreotypes from the Civil War.

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Recent Examples of daguerreotypes Staring back in the daguerreotypes was Renty, who appeared to be about 70 at the time. Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2023
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Noun
  • The evidence included surveillance video of Anthony fleeing the bleachers after the stabbing, body camera footage of his confession during arrest and photographs of the knife used.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
  • The genteel decor takes its cues from the quintas (farms) of local wine grandees, and each room features photographs and accessories contributed by a different Portuguese winemaker.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
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  • In May, Meghan and Harry marked their eighth wedding anniversary, with the duchess posting a string of photos to Instagram, providing an intimate look back at their union at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on May 19, 2018.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • The father of two posted a couple of photos of Flynn getting a drink at a restaurant while dressed in a hoodie and jeans, and the teenager riding a bike at sunset.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

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“Daguerreotypes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daguerreotypes. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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