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
Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Gonzales repeatedly asked for nude photographs, the staffer declined and the pair stopped texting for the night.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026
Then Lee showed him some photographs that Sikiric, the Croatian peptide researcher, had published.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The photographs also offer a glimpse to what life is like aboard Orion, the 11 feet high and 16 1/2 feet wide spacecraft that is their home throughout the duration of the mission.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
But plenty of publicly available information -- including video footage and photographs of the attacks -- indicate that a significant number of Ukrainian drones do penetrate Russian air defenses and impact at sensitive military and industrial sites.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Over the course of several hours, the crew will see and study the moon from as close as 4,070 miles from its surface, witnessing parts of the far side for the first time with human eyes, targeting about 35 lunar sites for lunar observation and snapping thousands of photographs.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2026
The original renderings and early photographs captured a promise that was unsustainable in Chicago’s harsh climate.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
In the interim, delivery drivers and journalists walked up to the front door, dropping off parcels and taking photographs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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
The controversy centers around Lifetouch, a company that photographs millions of students nationwide each year.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Some districts in the region are issuing instructions for parents on how to opt out of services provided by the giant company that photographs over 15 million students every fall.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
The disruption to school picture plans in Texas and elsewhere began after online posts linked Lifetouch, which photographs millions of students each year, to the investment fund manager Apollo Global Management.
—Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
In the northwest part of Iran, people were seen locking arms and gathering around power plants, according to photographs reported by the local news outlets Irna and Mehr.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Gonzales repeatedly asked for nude photographs, the staffer declined and the pair stopped texting for the night.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026
Then Lee showed him some photographs that Sikiric, the Croatian peptide researcher, had published.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The photographs also offer a glimpse to what life is like aboard Orion, the 11 feet high and 16 1/2 feet wide spacecraft that is their home throughout the duration of the mission.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
But plenty of publicly available information -- including video footage and photographs of the attacks -- indicate that a significant number of Ukrainian drones do penetrate Russian air defenses and impact at sensitive military and industrial sites.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Over the course of several hours, the crew will see and study the moon from as close as 4,070 miles from its surface, witnessing parts of the far side for the first time with human eyes, targeting about 35 lunar sites for lunar observation and snapping thousands of photographs.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2026
The original renderings and early photographs captured a promise that was unsustainable in Chicago’s harsh climate.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
In the interim, delivery drivers and journalists walked up to the front door, dropping off parcels and taking photographs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
The controversy centers around Lifetouch, a company that photographs millions of students nationwide each year.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Some districts in the region are issuing instructions for parents on how to opt out of services provided by the giant company that photographs over 15 million students every fall.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
The disruption to school picture plans in Texas and elsewhere began after online posts linked Lifetouch, which photographs millions of students each year, to the investment fund manager Apollo Global Management.
—Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographs
Noun
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Notably, the actual Statue of Liberty is featured in both photos.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
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After weekend one of the music and arts festival came to an end, Hailey Bieber, 29, shared some behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram of the family of three prepping for the big event.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Duke Gardens provides a gorgeous backdrop for family snapshots, portraits, and engagement photos.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Being able to take snapshots and video by looking at anything is convenient, but even the best AI glasses don't come close to the picture quality of midrange smartphones.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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New Line got by on big swings like Lord of the Rings by selling foreign (though Warner Bros International also distributed these pics abroad.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2026
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And don’t forget about the four Beatles pics that are Rothman’s passion project.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Photographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographs. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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