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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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Noun
  • Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.
    Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Reviews emphasize the quality of the diamonds and the rings' workmanship, as well as the thorough information and photographs provided for each stone.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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  • Click here to see more photos of Mallorca’s most expensive home.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
  • See photos of the crash site by viewing our gallery.
    Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Daguerreotypes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daguerreotypes. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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