as in shooters
one who takes photographs
we'll need to choose a photographer for the wedding
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Recent Examples of photographers
See our gallery created by Courier Journal photographers Michael Clevenger and Scott Utterback.
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Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Feb. 2026
While promoting her new miniseries Vanished in New York City on February 3, the actor was spotted flashing a peace sign for photographers and carrying a very familiar handbag on the other arm.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2026
Knausgaard sets his story in mid-1980s London, where two aspiring photographers named Kristian and Hans try to find their footing in the art world.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Multiple reporters, photographers and editors won awards that recognized their outstanding work.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The state did invite the photographers from National Geographic to attend.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
But in an era when going viral was not yet a thing, why did early photographers go to such lengths to create false images?
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
There are only a handful of mainstream national journalistic institutions left with this kind of robust infrastructure—experienced editors and reporters, photographers, foreign correspondents—who can expertly monitor people in power.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
After posing for several pictures (see below), Williams helped Carney put on a white fleece before wrapping his leg around the Prime Minister as photographers took more shots.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Feb. 2026
While promoting her new miniseries Vanished in New York City on February 3, the actor was spotted flashing a peace sign for photographers and carrying a very familiar handbag on the other arm.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2026
Knausgaard sets his story in mid-1980s London, where two aspiring photographers named Kristian and Hans try to find their footing in the art world.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Multiple reporters, photographers and editors won awards that recognized their outstanding work.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The state did invite the photographers from National Geographic to attend.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
But in an era when going viral was not yet a thing, why did early photographers go to such lengths to create false images?
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
There are only a handful of mainstream national journalistic institutions left with this kind of robust infrastructure—experienced editors and reporters, photographers, foreign correspondents—who can expertly monitor people in power.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
After posing for several pictures (see below), Williams helped Carney put on a white fleece before wrapping his leg around the Prime Minister as photographers took more shots.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographers
Noun
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The shooters were in the parked Chevrolet Equinox for three minutes and 19 seconds before getting out, carrying rifles and with fabric obscuring their faces.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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Making that tough decision should have come with a major payday for both sides — Dosunmu’s value never has been higher as a true two-way player who’s one of the league’s top 10 3-point shooters this season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Photographers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographers. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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