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paparazzi

plural of paparazzo

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Noun
  • Most striking are some of the hazards that early photographers encountered—in the nineteenth century, their work required handling cyanide fixatives and flash powder that was explosive enough to shatter windows and blow up houses.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Demeulemeester often turned to photographers and musicians, like Patti Smith, for the inspiration behind her pieces, eschewing trends for an evolving design code.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Paparazzi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paparazzi. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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