photographs 1 of 2

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
If paintings were like unedited photographs in the all-seeing eye of God—a record of human attitudes toward, and treatment of, the dog’s ubiquitous presence in life—then reality might explain why there are so many of them in art. Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 Karam, 32, and Stewart, 37, shared a joint carousel post on Instagram on Wednesday, June 3, featuring multiple photographs of Stewart's lavish proposal. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Prosecutors also showed jurors autopsy photographs during her testimony. Sergio Candido, CBS News, 9 June 2026 Metcalf's family left the courtroom while autopsy photographs were shown to the jury and his injuries were described in detail. Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 Much of the lost information was reconstructed by Gaudí’s disciples and collaborators, who had documented his ideas in books, articles, drawings and photographs. CNN Money, 8 June 2026 Depending on the nature of the injury, individuals may need to collect accident reports, photographs, witness information, medical records, and correspondence with insurance companies. Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Inside, artifacts, photographs, and archival materials trace the surge of prospectors who passed through in the late 1850s, when Lillooet briefly grew into one of the largest settlements north of San Francisco, with a population that peaked around 16,000. Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 Black-and-white photographs and priceless lacquer paintings by Vietnamese artists adorn the walls, courtesy of Ben Thanh Art Gallery. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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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 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 The controversy centers around Lifetouch, a company that photographs millions of students nationwide each year. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographs
Noun
  • The duo became Instagram official in December, when Perry posted a collection of photos and videos from her time in Tokyo, which included quality time with her beau.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • Dustin Satloff / Getty ImagesDirector Spike Lee and comedian Dave Chapelle pose for photos.
    Chelsea Stahl, NBC news, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
  • Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The young star posted several snapshots from the photoshoot on Instagram, prompting his mother to respond.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 June 2026
  • For movie stars, in particular, old films provide snapshots of their youth, old age, and everything in between.
    Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • The Blumhouse Atomic Monster movie Obsession was launched like you’d do any genre pics –screenings at cult festivals like SXSW, with cute stunts like the Post It ‘lovey’ tags from the pic’s girlfriend Nikki (Inde Navarrette).
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
  • With the door swung wide open for her with the comments about how awesome the internet is, Raine asked dad about his thoughts on her selling feet pics on a site called FeetFinder.
    Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026

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