Synonyms of photo

photo 1 of 2

noun

ˈfō-(ˌ)tō 

as in photograph

a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera

an album of wedding photos

Synonyms & Similar Words

• photograph
• pic
• snapshot
• print
• shot
• snap
• enlargement
• still
• close-up
• blowup
• telephoto
• sepia
• daguerreotype
• monochrome
• tintype
• ferrotype

photo

2 of 2

verb

as in to photograph

to take a photograph of

photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• photograph
• picture
• snap
• image
• shoot
• mug
• film
• videotape
• retake
• rephotograph

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of photo

Noun

One of the details that has drawn the most attention is a photo taken at Althorp House, the historic Spencer family residence where Harry's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, grew up and where she was laid to rest. — Amaia Odriozola, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026

Click here to see more photos of the 1988 Cizeta-Moroder V16T prototype. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026

In an Instagram photo, the princess gave fans a first look at their newborn. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

A couple of years ago, Xavi gifted the rest of his family necklaces that contained a photo of John for Christmas. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026