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
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The genteel decor takes its cues from the quintas (farms) of local wine grandees, and each room features photographs and accessories contributed by a different Portuguese winemaker.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Shares of Getty Images were down some 55% this year on fears that generative AI would eat its content business, which includes news photographs and video as well as creative stock visuals, without legal recourse.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Afterwards they were invited as VVIPs to the Patriots’ exclusive afterparty, where Kane, proudly wearing his ‘BRADY 12’ jersey, posing for photographs with Brady and the other Patriots stars.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Mitchell began taking photographs as a teenager in Atlanta, quickly becoming a serious student of the medium.
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Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Creative director Max Kibardin drew inspiration from Irving Penn photographs of flowers and food, managing to give a linen herringbone jacket the texture of frozen blueberries.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Creating microscope images, climate graphs and space photographs required expensive equipment, institutional resources and specialized expertise.
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Nan Li,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
The next, which runs until 25 July, features works by gallery artists Teresa Gancedo and Pepo Hernando, French artists Lionel Sabatté and /w, and photographs by Mallorcan artist Toni Amengual.
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Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Yerin Kim,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Text and photographs copyright ©2026 by Stephen Orr.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
The evidence included surveillance video of Anthony fleeing the bleachers after the stabbing, body camera footage of his confession during arrest and photographs of the knife used.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The genteel decor takes its cues from the quintas (farms) of local wine grandees, and each room features photographs and accessories contributed by a different Portuguese winemaker.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Shares of Getty Images were down some 55% this year on fears that generative AI would eat its content business, which includes news photographs and video as well as creative stock visuals, without legal recourse.
—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Afterwards they were invited as VVIPs to the Patriots’ exclusive afterparty, where Kane, proudly wearing his ‘BRADY 12’ jersey, posing for photographs with Brady and the other Patriots stars.
—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Mitchell began taking photographs as a teenager in Atlanta, quickly becoming a serious student of the medium.
—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Creative director Max Kibardin drew inspiration from Irving Penn photographs of flowers and food, managing to give a linen herringbone jacket the texture of frozen blueberries.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Creating microscope images, climate graphs and space photographs required expensive equipment, institutional resources and specialized expertise.
—
Nan Li,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
The next, which runs until 25 July, features works by gallery artists Teresa Gancedo and Pepo Hernando, French artists Lionel Sabatté and /w, and photographs by Mallorcan artist Toni Amengual.
—
Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Verb
The thing nobody photographs but everyone eventually has to run on.
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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.
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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.
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Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographs
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In May, Meghan and Harry marked their eighth wedding anniversary, with the duchess posting a string of photos to Instagram, providing an intimate look back at their union at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on May 19, 2018.
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The father of two posted a couple of photos of Flynn getting a drink at a restaurant while dressed in a hoodie and jeans, and the teenager riding a bike at sunset.
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The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
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There's no better way to celebrate the summer season than by printing out your favorite vacation photos, beach pictures, or hiking snapshots and turning them into a physical keepsake.
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Zendaya gave fans a closer look at her ensemble on Instagram, sharing multiple snapshots from the photocall, including a snap of Holland kissing her on the forehead.
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Use Prime Day as an opportunity to upgrade your fit pics.
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And with that in mind here are our pics for the top five micheladas in the Los Angeles area.
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“Photographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographs. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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