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plural of photograph
as in photos
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

present tense third-person singular of photograph
as in pictures
to take a photograph of we've been photographing the baby virtually nonstop

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Recent Examples of photographs
Noun
The pair kissed at the altar and posed for photographs at the Spanish Colonial Revival Mansion in the Hollywood Hills. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Survivors will be recognized, and a commemorative slideshow of archival photographs and a traveling exhibit curated by the Wyandotte County Historical Museum will help younger generations learn about the disaster and the community’s enduring legacy. Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026 Davis agreed to an interview with sheriff’s police investigators and admitted to sending texts and photographs to the BMW owner’s phone, prosecutors said. William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 After that came the gym, full of giant soft blocks printed with photographs that visitors could move, stack, climb, and play with. Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 As the World Cup moves toward its conclusion this weekend, these photographs from NPR station photographers look beyond the stadium pitches to the places where fans gathered to take in the games. Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026 Investigators say the images were altered versions of real photographs of girls who appeared to be between the ages of 5 and 10 that were manipulated using Grok. Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026 As if to provide confirmation of their involvement, Gary produced photographs of wreaths laid at their respective funerals. Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Taylor-Joy attended the couple’s nuptials and, earlier in the day, posed for photographs with musician Kesha. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Verb
This white dress from Ashley Graham photographs so well against blue water, terracotta rooftops, or a sunset. Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 The thing nobody photographs but everyone eventually has to run on. Jacob D. Frankel, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Sarah Stier, a staff photographer for Getty Images who photographs Knicks regular season and playoff games, told ABC News. ABC News, 9 June 2026 Petite Studio not only develops patterns expressly for petites, using specific mannequins, but also fits and photographs petite models with different body types. Yerin Kim, InStyle, 3 June 2026 Text and photographs copyright ©2026 by Stephen Orr. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 May 2026 The camera cross-references the sound spike with the exact moment a vehicle passes, photographs the plate, and generates the ticket automatically. Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026 Capturing an iconic image Murphy photographs all kinds of wildlife, especially the charismatic creatures of Yellowstone National Park. Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar. 2026 For visitors who want to experience a side of Miami beyond the beach — and who appreciate a dining atmosphere that’s romantic, intimate, and richly textured — La Grande Boucherie is a standout choice that photographs beautifully and feels completely transporting. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographs
Noun
  • Brouillette, 37, was among the officers on the scene in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday after a fatal ICE shooting, according to two of his ex-wives who reviewed photos of the incident.
    Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Waxhaw Fire Department responders stabilized the mower and used rescue equipment to free the person, department officials said on social media with photos of the rescue.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Petrarch pictures the ghosts of Homer and Ennius together, and Homer’s ghost points out to Ennius a solitary figure, Francescus, working on a great epic poem, Africa.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • And Trey pictures his dad still in the third base coach’s box for the Dodgers.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Another series of snapshots saw Garner matching with Garten in denim.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 July 2026
  • The real opportunity lies in intelligently combining medical-grade diagnostics, advanced imaging, physician oversight, and AI into a continuous understanding of a person's health rather than isolated snapshots taken only after symptoms appear.
    Robert Reiss, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Fathom, based in Colorado, primarily distributes one-off cinematic events, from live broadcasts of opera, stage plays and live concert pics to anniversary rereleases of classic Hollywood films.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Alongside Stalter in the pics is fellow cast member Barrett Foa.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

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