Synonyms of photographs

photographs 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• photos
• snapshots
• pics
• prints
• shots
• snaps
• stills
• enlargements
• blowups
• daguerreotypes
• close-ups
• tintypes
• monochromes
• telephotos
• sepias
• ferrotypes

photographs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of photograph

as in pictures

to take a photograph of

we've been photographing the baby virtually nonstop

Synonyms & Similar Words

• photos
• pictures
• films
• shoots
• snaps
• images
• mugs
• retakes
• videotapes
• rephotographs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of photographs

Noun

The unexpected nature of the photographs mimics the discovery of what lies on the open road. — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

The show projects a lot of images, including photographs of the actresses as girls. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026

Ho’s direct testimony was accompanied by a sequence of gruesome photographs from Rivas’ autopsy, some of which prompted audible gasps from those gathered in the courtroom. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Lightning struck a Chinese rocket shortly after liftoff this week, as seen in incredible video and photographs. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 24 July 2026

Lauren says the family plans to visit the property and bring photographs while sharing more about the beloved pets. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026

The event, to be held at the Newport mansion of Doris Duke, will feature an exhibition of Shearer’s photographs and a performance by the Alison Shearer Quartet — led by saxophonist Alison Shearer, daughter of John Shearer. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 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

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