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
Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
With an absence of primary source footage or even photographs, The American Revolution relies heavily on familiar Burnsian tracking shots and zooms on paintings.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
However, Koufax appeared unbothered by the seating arrangement as he was photographed having a friendly interaction with the couple.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Collective humanity is also at the heart of the installation My Mommy is Beautiful (2004), where visitors can write thoughts about or pin photographs of their mothers.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
With an absence of primary source footage or even photographs, The American Revolution relies heavily on familiar Burnsian tracking shots and zooms on paintings.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The 61-year-old former first lady has been photographed palling around with the 79-year-old former president at official events, where the two are often photographed laughing and embracing.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
However, Koufax appeared unbothered by the seating arrangement as he was photographed having a friendly interaction with the couple.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photograph
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) said he had been diagnosed with synovitis, a swelling of the synovial membrane, with a statement including a photo of Fernandez with strapping on that knee.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tuffin will produce the Inspector Brant pictures through Strong Island.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Flick and his counterpart Eder Sarabia — himself a former Barca assistant under Quique Setien — were pictured in discussion during the session.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The pic earned four Oscar nominations including best picture and won for an Oscar for best achievement in visual effects.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jalmari Helander is set to direct and Noah Centineo is in final talks to star in the Rambo origin pic from Lionsgate and Millennium Media.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Each week provides a snapshot that will likely fade from memory in weeks or months, at best.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The dig revealed a stunning snapshot of the southern gate, complete with the fortifications around the city’s edge, exposing the entry point, a tollhouse, the terminus of the main street, and artifacts that continue to illuminate daily life in the former Swedish town.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Photograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photograph. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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