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
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Each room will be accompanied by his audio narration, along with behind-the-scenes videos, original sketches and photographs.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The paywall implementation follows intense backlash after the chatbot fulfilled requests to digitally remove clothing from photographs without subjects’ consent.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The museum is packed with photographs, miniatures, costumes, and displays from over a century of circus tradition.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Three of the photographs were taken on the same night, with moonlight brightening the Arctic landscape.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Cherished photographs and heirloom blue-and-white pieces fill the shelves.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The agent landed on the street, bleeding from his right arm, and photographs taken later and included in court documents show a wound to his arm and blood on his pants and left hand.
—Nicholas Bogel Burroughs, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Chunk was identified in photographs and videos the old-fashioned way, based on human observations of distinguishing characteristics – such as a large scar across his muzzle and a broken jaw.
—Emily Wanderer, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The images that Buckman photographs — family and community members in bedrooms, on couches, under quilts— become compositions painted and stitched into vintage cloth.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Detectives launched an investigation using CCTV footage and photographs the victim had taken on her phone earlier in the day.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Catherine Leroy photographs her jump in operation, in February, 1967.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
Agents reportedly found Wu again, who admitted to taking videos of the B‑2 Spirit aircraft and numerous photographs of the base, including its perimeter fencing, a gate and military equipment.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Each room will be accompanied by his audio narration, along with behind-the-scenes videos, original sketches and photographs.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The paywall implementation follows intense backlash after the chatbot fulfilled requests to digitally remove clothing from photographs without subjects’ consent.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
The museum is packed with photographs, miniatures, costumes, and displays from over a century of circus tradition.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Three of the photographs were taken on the same night, with moonlight brightening the Arctic landscape.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Cherished photographs and heirloom blue-and-white pieces fill the shelves.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The agent landed on the street, bleeding from his right arm, and photographs taken later and included in court documents show a wound to his arm and blood on his pants and left hand.
—Nicholas Bogel Burroughs, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Chunk was identified in photographs and videos the old-fashioned way, based on human observations of distinguishing characteristics – such as a large scar across his muzzle and a broken jaw.
—Emily Wanderer, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Owens started the unwrapping process and opens all his gifts, and Biles flimed and photographs his reactions.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The images that Buckman photographs — family and community members in bedrooms, on couches, under quilts— become compositions painted and stitched into vintage cloth.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Detectives launched an investigation using CCTV footage and photographs the victim had taken on her phone earlier in the day.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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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Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Users can also upload personal artwork or photos through a simple mobile website, without installing apps or relying on cloud services.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The post pictures a reflection of Spears wearing a short, white dress covered in tiny black polka dots.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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Tuffin will produce the Inspector Brant pictures through Strong Island.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Their slideshow included pictures of the royal couple celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May, among other snapshots.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
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Sure, Larsa Pippen and Denise Richards have been selling pics of their boobs and feet for years, but this is the first time that people with preestablished hardcore content have been cast on a show.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
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Seinfeld and Louis-Dreyfus posted pics to Instagram late Sunday night, sending longtime fans of their work into spirals of happiness, if the multitude of likes is any indicator.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Photographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographs. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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