paparazzo

noun

Definition of paparazzonext
as in photographer

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Recent Examples of paparazzo The duo established themselves as fixtures of the tabloid era known for staging paparazzi photos, fueling feuds and embracing the attention that came with being reality television’s most famous pair. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 At the airport on her way to his funeral, Bridgers was assailed by mobs of fans and paparazzi. — Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 5 June 2026 Although this is billed as a perfect place to shy away from paparazzi, some guests can’t resist flaunting their lifestyles (and abs) on Instagram. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The text was in reference to the viral clip in which Justin confronted a paparazzo who was taking photos of him. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paparazzo
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  1. photographer
  2. photog
Noun
  • For the photographer Andrea Martí, who staged the scene inside of a vintage London nightlife hotspot, the point was for her subjects to yearn.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Likewise, The New York Times's Sydney Schanberg also took a room and would go on to coauthor the story—alongside photographer Dith Pran—that formed the basis of the award-winning film The Killing Fields.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Definition of photographer
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 photog

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