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paparazzi

noun

plural of paparazzo
as in photographers

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  1. photographers
  2. photogs
Noun
  • Overall, more than 200 photographers donated their work for non-commercial, according to Richard Vevers, who leads the WHOI’s efforts as the director of its Ocean Communication Academy and Room 71.
    — Pier Nirandara, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This emphasis on the human collateral of fashion week — design teams, photographers, stylists, seamstresses — felt like the real display of luxury.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of photographers
Noun
  • Many pro photogs still want a small camera for everyday carry and travel, while Gen Z and older members of Gen Alpha are ditching phones for disconnected devices.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of photogs
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“Paparazzi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paparazzi. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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