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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
At the center of the system is Mundo, which converts photographs of hotel rooms, corridors, and laundry facilities into interactive digital twins. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026 Taken the year after Harris died of ovarian cancer, the photographs capture Brosnan bringing up their family before Bond transformed his career. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2026 Davis took a lot of inspiration for the look of the film from American photographers William Eggleston and Stephen Shore, and recalls looking at various photographs of theirs from that period of time while in prep for the film. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2026 The investigation cites interviews with the accusers, their friends who were made aware of the incidents and archive material including text messages and photographs. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026 Tacita Dean was commissioned to produce a body of film and photographs in Merz’s home and studio. — Nicole Kaack, ARTnews.com, 13 Nov. 2026 These photographs became Steinem’s final portraits before her passing in September. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026 In addition to the Hanford Viaduct, CHSRA said in its press release that five other structures built as part of the California high-speed rail project had been completed and provided photographs. — James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026 True, there were many shops with souvenirs and the inevitable restaurant street where hawkers holding photographs of indifferent dishes virtually begged passersby to overpay, but all in, the atmosphere was convivial, even celebratory. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
The team then photographs the watch and writes a detailed listing for the platform. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 All manner of contemporary art is shown here, with a collection over 200,000 pieces strong, ranging from Diane Arbus and Cindy Sherman photographs to paintings from Francis Bacon and Sol LeWitt sculptures. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 His mother had tried, in the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed their neighborhood, to replace the philosophy books and family photographs the 17-year-old boy had lost. — Casey Parks, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026 The agent’s story peters out at the end; Simon photographs a quilt made out of T-shirts from his many law-enforcement jobs which his girlfriend commissioned for him from Etsy. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026 Below, Phil Oh photographs the best dressed guests at the spring 2027 shows in London. — Phil Oh, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 Lucero does portraits of a calavera, which is an artist’s representation of a skull or skeleton, then photographs each person having their portrait done. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Flock's technology, which photographs every passing license plate and uses AI to extract data, has been installed across thousands of American cities and towns. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 Wood structures and natural textures sit easily against the surrounding greenery, giving the site an earthy look that photographs differently from a festival surrounded by concrete. — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Hence, a documentary on the DVD release that veers into the history behind the archival photos.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The book, written by journalist Fred Pessaro, contains exclusive photos, artwork, and interviews with bands that the label launched, including Tripp, Backtrack, Terror, Speed, End It, and Scowl.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Pawlikowski is also the director of the 2013 Ida, as well 2018’s Cold War, pictures that, like this one, deftly balance postwar Eastern Bloc realities with the truth that all humans strive for connection and belonging.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Roddy Ho is not written as physically fit in Mick Herron’s Slough House books, on which the Apple TV spy show is based — though the character certainly pictures himself that way.
    — Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike cheap novelty lasers, the Pococo relies on swappable, scientifically accurate optical discs to cast high-fidelity snapshots of the cosmos across your walls and ceiling.
    — Paul Brett, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The endless snapshots of parties, wallpaper covered in butts, the many photographs of Kate Moss, videos of fashion shows, enlarged ad campaign stills—very little of it is good.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Molly broke up with her dude and is just hanging out lots with Whitner (as friends), who is sending out shirtless pics with the frequency and urgency of a gay man who just downloaded Sniffies.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Two pics that won competitive jury awards at this year’s fest — documentary short Buried Under Years of Dust and the digital series Matched — also won Audience Awards.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026

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“Photographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographs. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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