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
Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Some decoys appear young; others use AI to make their photos look younger.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Before hopping off to the next house, your furry friend altered your family photos!
—Laura Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Céline Dion posted a few summer throwback photos from a trip to Cape Town in 2008.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Prosecutors walked her through several photos of one such meeting, which showed tables filled with pamphlets and stickers, pamphlets on chairs, and people sitting in a circle talking.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Some decoys appear young; others use AI to make their photos look younger.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Before hopping off to the next house, your furry friend altered your family photos!
—Laura Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Céline Dion posted a few summer throwback photos from a trip to Cape Town in 2008.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo
Noun
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During a fiery congressional hearing last month, Democrats excoriated Bondi over haphazard redactions in the Epstein files that exposed intimate details about victims and included nude photographs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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There has also been bipartisan consternation that the documents that were ultimately released did not protect each survivor's identity and that DOJ released sensitive photographs in violation of the Epstein Transparency Act, which called for redactions of that material.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The pic won Outstanding British Film and Leading Actress for Jessie Buckley.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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The pic sees Neve Campbell return to the iconic series in the role of Sidney after sitting out Scream VI because of a salary dispute after appearing in every film up to that point.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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The snapshot offers only a partial look at consumer spending and doesn’t include many services, including travel and hotel lodges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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How to make the most of limited time If time is tight, South Beach offers the best snapshot of the city.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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