as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
the old photograph was faded but still clear enough to make out
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Recent Examples of photograph
Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Today, in the context of this historic event, the artist presents a series of unpublished photographs from that session with Vanity Fair.
—Gustavo Egusquiza, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Users can photograph a wine label, after which the system identifies the bottle and configures the cooling settings accordingly.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This photograph was my first polar bear encounter.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Today, in the context of this historic event, the artist presents a series of unpublished photographs from that session with Vanity Fair.
—Gustavo Egusquiza, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
They were first linked in June 2022, some two years later, after they were photographed holding hands while out for a stroll.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Users can photograph a wine label, after which the system identifies the bottle and configures the cooling settings accordingly.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photograph
Noun
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The Guardian subsequently reported that four of the men had no connection to Epstein’s case whatsoever, beyond having appeared in a photo lineup.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nods to this history are all over the interiors, with black and white photos depicting the multiple generations who once used this mountain retreat lining the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Princess Elizabeth, far left, was pictured with the rest of the Challenge Cup swimming team ahead of practice at the Bath Club in 1939.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Today, however, the house is still used by her husband, Antonio Stecca, and their daughter Mariachiara (pictured below).—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The royal family enjoyed a day on the grounds with their pups in this sweet pic from 1940.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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There also were costumes from the pic spanning the Jackson 5, Thriller, Bad, and the Victory Tour eras.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The montage features Louis playing on the beach, swinging a bat, and jumping into the ocean—a snapshot of carefree moments typical of a normal childhood.—
Antonella Rossi,
Vanity Fair,
24 Apr. 2026
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The fourth quarter provided a snapshot of what separates these two teams.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Photograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photograph. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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