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noun

ˈfō-tə-ˌgraf How to pronounce photograph (audio)
Definition of photographnext
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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verb

as in to photo
to take a photograph of we've been photographing the baby virtually nonstop

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Recent Examples of photograph
Noun
Mohamad Abdouni’s photographs are a good example, his subjects make these tiny claims on the world through a glance, a touch, a pose. — Photovogue, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 In all, over 100 items, including sketches, photographs, films, and letters, will make up the show, which also marks the 25th anniversary of Jansson’s death. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
In the next slide, the bat is photographed next to a 12-inch ruler, revealing it to be several inches taller than the instrument. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 The event marked Alaïa’s debut in New York and was photographed from the audience by Andy Warhol. — David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for photograph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photograph
  1. photo
  2. picture
  3. pic
  4. snapshot
Noun
  • Satellite photos show the extent of the damage caused by a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, a highly strategic network that transports crude oil from Abqaiq on the kingdom's eastern Gulf coast to the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Warped beach photos taken from inside a moving car were blown-up and used as prints, suggesting speed, while cutouts, racer necklines and geometric colorblocking gave off a seafaring vibe.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of photo
Verb
  • But Shaffer was unable to remember many of the individuals pictured, forcing the team to seek out others who could help, Reed said.
    — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Members of the army were pictured securing them to beds and giving them medical treatment.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • Pitt also will be seen later this year in the Netflix pic The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, reprising his character from Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 hit Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, for which Pitt won the Supporting Actor Oscar.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
  • On Sterling’s 3rd birthday, the foursome enjoyed a golf cart ride, with Brittany sharing pics of the moment to her Instagram story.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of pic
Noun
  • This week’s snapshot, due out at midday Thursday, is expected to show the average rate rose again, possibly moving closer to 7%.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • These are not just fashion images, but rather, snapshots that have stood the test of time as true art.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
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“Photograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photograph. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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