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
Harry Bennett, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Which type of printer is best for printing photographs?
A.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
In October 2024, Sweeney was photographed on set with a brunette curly wig, baggy clothing and no apparent makeup.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
What type of camera was used to take the first photograph of Earth from space?
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Which type of printer is best for printing photographs?
A.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Swift also shared the album cover for the record, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, which sees the singer floating underwater with the title displayed in an orange font.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
In October 2024, Sweeney was photographed on set with a brunette curly wig, baggy clothing and no apparent makeup.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photograph
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Learn more about Becky’s styling routine and check out behind-the-scenes photos from ‘Get Ready with Becky G’ presented by Garnier. Sleek & Stay To make Becky’s hair sleek and frizz-proof, her stylist applies Garnier’s Sleek and Stay Heat-Activated Serum.—
Meghan Mahar,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
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The devices take pictures using infrared and motion detection and store the photos on SD cards.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The actor shared that although they were pictured on set together, his son Nathan didn't really like to visit him.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That path was harder to picture entering this training camp given the depth of the Rams’ roster, but a couple of guys are pushing for a roster spot at the end of the preseason.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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Spike Lee’s prestige pic Highest 2 Lowest, which reunites him for the first time in years with Denzel Washington, is opening in select theaters before being made available relatively quickly on Apple TV+.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Aug. 2025
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The pic drew a standing ovation and a 97% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes out of this year’s SXSW, but got no immediate buyers.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
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The numbers in both data sets are snapshots in time, and fluctuate as detainees enter and leave the facility.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Satellite images processed with AI only provide a snapshot of the current location and types of enemy assets.—
William Bain,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Photograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photograph. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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