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

He had been shot at least five times – in his right arm, his left leg, his right foot, and twice in his abdomen, said Constance DiAngelo, a forensic pathologist who reviewed funeral home photographs of Beloozerov’s body at CNN’s request. — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

In 2024, his team used aerial photographs and satellite imagery to count nearly 1,300 structures across southwestern Amazonia. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026

Like many travelers with cameras, my Canon AE-1 became the sweet companion behind some of my most treasured photographs. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

The latest batch includes a mix of documents, photographs and videos connected to reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena. — Terry Moseley, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

The photographs are made with an iPhone, through mirrors, inside spaces whose primary purpose is to produce and sell images of desirable femininity. — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

While his office has released two photographs of McConnell since his hospitalization, the Kentucky senator has not been seen in public. — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

The 35,000-square-foot space spans four floors, with ample room for exhibits featuring historical photographs and relics from the prehistoric era to modern day. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Before last Saturday, her photographs of Eaton athletics celebrated games, effort and victories. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Aug. 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