as in photograph
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
an album of wedding photos
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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine
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Recent Examples of photo
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 May 2025
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
On Thursday, May 1, Jenner and Bieber had posted photos on Instagram showing off their Miami party looks for the night.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 May 2025
Bitcoin Depot also emailed photos of several types of warnings.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Codi Butts shared a photo of himself with Medas in a swimming pool with a heartfelt message to his late costar on Instagram.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 May 2025
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
On Thursday, May 1, Jenner and Bieber had posted photos on Instagram showing off their Miami party looks for the night.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 May 2025
Bitcoin Depot also emailed photos of several types of warnings.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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The Saratoga Rotary’s 66th annual Art Show will return to West Valley College on Saturday and Sunday, with sculptures, paintings, photographs and mixed-media art on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Share Old Memories One sentimental way to share family memories is by looking through old photographs or home movies.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Horror veteran David Dastmalchian co-stars in the pic, produced by Mucho Mas Media and Jon Silk.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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As this story went to press, the pic’s critics score on Rotten Tomatoes was a promising 89 percent fresh with only 98 reviews posted.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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Other snapshots include a photo of her daughter wearing a matching blue and white checkered two-piece swimsuit and multiple photos of the ocean view.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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In the snapshot, the Chiefs star smiled widely with his arm wrapped around the retired quarterback.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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