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
Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 2 June 2025
And then, in close-up, a bulldozer turns over rubble, and a family photograph is glimpsed in the debris, a tattered symbol of what has been lost.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 25 May 2025
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Greenpeace activists were photographed stealing a wax statue of French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris in an act of protest against the country’s business ties with Russia.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
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Noun
The earlier photograph had the American flag in the background, while Mr. Trump is featured in front of a black backdrop in the newer version.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 2 June 2025
And then, in close-up, a bulldozer turns over rubble, and a family photograph is glimpsed in the debris, a tattered symbol of what has been lost.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 25 May 2025
Verb
They also were photographed together again in May, holding hands while taking a walk together in New York City.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Greenpeace activists were photographed stealing a wax statue of French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris in an act of protest against the country’s business ties with Russia.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photograph
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Apple Intelligence can summarize text messages, identify real-world surroundings with the iPhone’s camera, erase unwanted objects from photos, rewrite emails and prioritize notifications.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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One teenager unfurled and held up the national flag — red with a yellow star — for a photo.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Elon Musk reacts during a press event with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025.—
Lora Kolodny,Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Now, picture a great power—China—with a military to rival the US and fusion reactors that provide virtually unlimited energy.—
Wal van Lierop,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The studio’s live-action division also continues to develop projects including action thriller Seventeen; Crumble, to be written and directed by Brian Duffield, with Phil Lord and Chris Miller producing; and an untitled pic marking the directorial debut of Dune scribe Jon Spaihts.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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This set of sheets also comes in 21 colorways to bring your inspo pics to life, but move fast, these sell out quickly.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 June 2025
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These stats are considered a more reliable snapshot of employment patterns compared with the monthly surveys released shortly after a month ends.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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While the two reports often differ, occasionally by large margins, the ADP count provides another snapshot of the jobs picture at a time when questions are being raised over broader economic conditions.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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“Photograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photograph. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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