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
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Shares of Getty Images were down some 55% this year on fears that generative AI would eat its content business, which includes news photographs and video as well as creative stock visuals, without legal recourse.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Ayaka’s swimming instructor was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of secretly photographing multiple child victims.
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Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Noun
The avatar on Bonsu Baah’s Instagram page is a photograph of his mother, whose sudden death four years ago triggered a change in his thinking.
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Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Shares of Getty Images were down some 55% this year on fears that generative AI would eat its content business, which includes news photographs and video as well as creative stock visuals, without legal recourse.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Verb
The Harry Potter alum, 36, was photographed with Prince William and Benedict Cumberbatch, CBE, along with host June Sarpong, OBE, as the trio attended and spoke at a business forum for The Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife as part of London Climate Action Week.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Ayaka’s swimming instructor was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of secretly photographing multiple child victims.
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Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photograph
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The actress, who marked the milestone on Tuesday, June 23, shared a photo and video from her festivities on Instagram.
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Thomas showed photos to CBS News Chicago Investigators of blood left behind from the gash to the back of his head, and scrapes and bruises to his face.
Verb
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Several dogs were pictured chained to trees or metal stakes.
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In May 2024, Lisa and Arnault were pictured together at the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith Launch Celebration in Miami.
Noun
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The salmon don, with quinoa, shimeji mushroom and wakame salad is particularly good, and the build-your-own bowls are to health food lovers what pic ‘n’ mix is to children.
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Sean Kaufman is in negotiations to star opposite Matt Damon in the untitled event pic from filmmaking duo Daniels at Universal.
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The snapshot Thursday in a Tampa courtroom told a much different story, tragic and timeless.
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Now, an interim Office of Inspector General (OIG) memo released June 24 offers a striking snapshot of just what NASA is walking away from.
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“Photograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photograph. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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