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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
Investigators also uncovered a potential connection to the Philippines, identifying a hotel called Anahaw Lodge in photographs recovered during the investigation. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 However, don't look for a miniature version of the photographs. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
Vickers previously photographed the first Archetypes campaign in 2023. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 The two split briefly in January 2025, but they were photographed three months later, coincidentally leaving the same Nobu restaurant. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for photograph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photograph
  1. photo
  2. picture
  3. pic
  4. snapshot
Noun
  • In this photo illustration, the logo of company Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is displayed on a smartphone in front of abstract background on computer screen.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Police posted a photo on social media Sunday to alert residents to the incident and to advise them to check any candy their children had collected.
    — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of photo
Verb
  • This matte rendition comes in green, cream, black, baby blue, and the navy pictured above.
    — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This watch marked the first time a power reserve debuted on the dial of an automatic watch, pictured at the 12 o’clock aperture in red.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • The pic world premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Simon Cowell is soaking up the sun with family in beach pics snapped two months after his back surgery.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of pic
Noun
  • Unlike cheap novelty lasers, the Pococo relies on swappable, scientifically accurate optical discs to cast high-fidelity snapshots of the cosmos across your walls and ceiling.
    — Paul Brett, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The endless snapshots of parties, wallpaper covered in butts, the many photographs of Kate Moss, videos of fashion shows, enlarged ad campaign stills—very little of it is good.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of snapshot

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“Photograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photograph. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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