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
JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Danny's mother, Carol, also is featured in photographs displayed in the room and was the inspiration for the room's name.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Green’s photographs capture not just the heaviness of choice, but the joy of imagining different lives.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Both museums feature original lyrics, photographs, rare musical footage, and volumes of books and reference material related to Guthrie and Dylan.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
There also did not appear to be many hawkers, who stand on the sidewalk with binders filled with photographs of different items that are later retrieved from a storefront, storage bin or other location upon request.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
History Colorado, the state’s largest historical institution, confirmed this week that Barber has donated his massive collection of neon signs, matchbooks and menus, photographs, letters, and other ephemera from Colfax Avenue’s long, diverse history.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
These striking photographs capture the raw power of storms and the growing frequency of extreme weather events.
—Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Starting in January, the University of Texas at Arlington’s library will host an exhibition of photographs Schieffer took during his months in Vietnam documenting the lives of servicemen from the Fort Worth area.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
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Photos of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton vacationing off Ischia in 1962 are considered by some to be the first paparazzi photographs, but the enterprising Devon was at it long before that.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Danny's mother, Carol, also is featured in photographs displayed in the room and was the inspiration for the room's name.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Green’s photographs capture not just the heaviness of choice, but the joy of imagining different lives.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Both museums feature original lyrics, photographs, rare musical footage, and volumes of books and reference material related to Guthrie and Dylan.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
There also did not appear to be many hawkers, who stand on the sidewalk with binders filled with photographs of different items that are later retrieved from a storefront, storage bin or other location upon request.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
History Colorado, the state’s largest historical institution, confirmed this week that Barber has donated his massive collection of neon signs, matchbooks and menus, photographs, letters, and other ephemera from Colfax Avenue’s long, diverse history.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
These striking photographs capture the raw power of storms and the growing frequency of extreme weather events.
—Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Starting in January, the University of Texas at Arlington’s library will host an exhibition of photographs Schieffer took during his months in Vietnam documenting the lives of servicemen from the Fort Worth area.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Catherine Leroy photographs her jump in operation, in February, 1967.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographs
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The two were falsely named as recruits to the university's crew team, even though neither ever participated in the sport, including posing for photos of themselves working out using crew machines.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Treasury Department this week banned its staff from sharing photos of the East Wing, calling it a potential security risk.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Only the last photo during the end credits pictures the fiery aftermath of Hutch’s ultimate battle with Ladeena.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Last month, Kardashian Barker shared a glimpse of her family’s time on the road, posting a couple of snapshots of the couple’s son enjoying the Florida sunshine.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Scroll through Carpenter’s Instagram snapshots from her SNL rehearsal week below.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
18 Oct. 2025
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My secret to flattering bikini pics?—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The pics give viewers a glimpse at her dressing room and outfit options.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Photographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographs. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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