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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as in pictures
to take a photograph of
we've been photographing the baby virtually nonstop
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Recent Examples of photographs
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
For those who cannot visit in person, the virtual tour has the same information with photographs.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
Outside hospitals, temporary shelters and improvised morgues, relatives continue posting photographs and names of missing family members on social media, hoping someone might recognize them or provide information about their fate.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
The vast courtyard of the complex, the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, was filled with mourners, many waving Iranian flags and carrying photographs of the slain leader.
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Reuters,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Images by Nico Perez Nearly two decades of photographs will converge in Everything Is Nothing and Nothing Is Everything, Nico Perez's ongoing body of work and photobook project, currently in development.
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Photovogue,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Last week, Kelly posted a series of photographs of herself and Ozzy taken throughout their lives together.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
The genteel decor takes its cues from the quintas (farms) of local wine grandees, and each room features photographs and accessories contributed by a different Portuguese winemaker.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
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
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.
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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.
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Yerin Kim,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Text and photographs copyright ©2026 by Stephen Orr.
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Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
The result is a frame that photographs beautifully, wears all day without effort, and comes with a genuinely good story.
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Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
The camera cross-references the sound spike with the exact moment a vehicle passes, photographs the plate, and generates the ticket automatically.
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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.
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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.
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Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
As this July Fourth approached, FOUND on the Guadalupe River still had about 1,800 items awaiting reunification, about half of them photographs.
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Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
For those who cannot visit in person, the virtual tour has the same information with photographs.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
Outside hospitals, temporary shelters and improvised morgues, relatives continue posting photographs and names of missing family members on social media, hoping someone might recognize them or provide information about their fate.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
The vast courtyard of the complex, the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, was filled with mourners, many waving Iranian flags and carrying photographs of the slain leader.
—
Reuters,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Images by Nico Perez Nearly two decades of photographs will converge in Everything Is Nothing and Nothing Is Everything, Nico Perez's ongoing body of work and photobook project, currently in development.
—
Photovogue,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Last week, Kelly posted a series of photographs of herself and Ozzy taken throughout their lives together.
—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
The genteel decor takes its cues from the quintas (farms) of local wine grandees, and each room features photographs and accessories contributed by a different Portuguese winemaker.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
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.
—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Verb
The thing nobody photographs but everyone eventually has to run on.
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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.
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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 result is a frame that photographs beautifully, wears all day without effort, and comes with a genuinely good story.
—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 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
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Lock Down Your Phone in 30 Minutes Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data.
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On Thursday, photos released by state broadcaster IRIB showed the commander sitting next to Khamenei’s casket during a farewell ceremony in Tehran.
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The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
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There's no better way to celebrate the summer season than by printing out your favorite vacation photos, beach pictures, or hiking snapshots and turning them into a physical keepsake.
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Zendaya gave fans a closer look at her ensemble on Instagram, sharing multiple snapshots from the photocall, including a snap of Holland kissing her on the forehead.
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Alongside Stalter in the pics is fellow cast member Barrett Foa.
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New Custom Framing Options Are Now at Michaels To make your favorite beach pics even more personal, Michaels also added over 15 brand-new custom mat templates in its stores.
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“Photographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographs. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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