as in photographs
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
an album of wedding photos
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to take a photograph of
photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine
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Recent Examples of photos
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Dustin Satloff / Getty ImagesDirector Spike Lee and comedian Dave Chapelle pose for photos.
—Chelsea Stahl, NBC news, 9 June 2026
In addition to the synopsis and release date, Paramount+ released a bevy of new photos that tease what’s to come this season.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The observatory hosts a collection of 180,000 historic plate-glass photos, enabling modern scientists to compare a star or galaxy with observations made long ago.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Click here for more photos of the Mount Olympus residence.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
While inside, well-heeled women in designer dresses chat over cocktails, A-list influencers snap photos at the iconic afternoon tea, and sophisticated couples sunbathe by the pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Despite its unnerving intimacy, which suggests either erotic pursuit or familiar proximity, the diminutive print calls to mind the photos of Saul Leiter, a figure surprisingly unmentioned in Ghirri’s essays despite his frequent fond allusions to American street photography.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Mike Vrabel photos with Dianna Russini The controversy first came to light on April 7, when the New York Post published photos taken in March of Vrabel with Russini, an NFL Insider for The Athletic, at the Ambiente hotel in Sedona, Arizona.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The family photos on the wall are more than just decorations here.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
The duo became Instagram official in December, when Perry posted a collection of photos and videos from her time in Tokyo, which included quality time with her beau.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Dustin Satloff / Getty ImagesDirector Spike Lee and comedian Dave Chapelle pose for photos.
—Chelsea Stahl, NBC news, 9 June 2026
In addition to the synopsis and release date, Paramount+ released a bevy of new photos that tease what’s to come this season.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The observatory hosts a collection of 180,000 historic plate-glass photos, enabling modern scientists to compare a star or galaxy with observations made long ago.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Click here for more photos of the Mount Olympus residence.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
While inside, well-heeled women in designer dresses chat over cocktails, A-list influencers snap photos at the iconic afternoon tea, and sophisticated couples sunbathe by the pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Despite its unnerving intimacy, which suggests either erotic pursuit or familiar proximity, the diminutive print calls to mind the photos of Saul Leiter, a figure surprisingly unmentioned in Ghirri’s essays despite his frequent fond allusions to American street photography.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
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Otherwise, the impressive collection of art and photos details important periods of the former president’s life throughout the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Mike Vrabel photos with Dianna Russini The controversy first came to light on April 7, when the New York Post published photos taken in March of Vrabel with Russini, an NFL Insider for The Athletic, at the Ambiente hotel in Sedona, Arizona.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The family photos on the wall are more than just decorations here.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photos
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If paintings were like unedited photographs in the all-seeing eye of God—a record of human attitudes toward, and treatment of, the dog’s ubiquitous presence in life—then reality might explain why there are so many of them in art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Karam, 32, and Stewart, 37, shared a joint carousel post on Instagram on Wednesday, June 3, featuring multiple photographs of Stewart's lavish proposal.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The Blumhouse Atomic Monster movie Obsession was launched like you’d do any genre pics –screenings at cult festivals like SXSW, with cute stunts like the Post It ‘lovey’ tags from the pic’s girlfriend Nikki (Inde Navarrette).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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With the door swung wide open for her with the comments about how awesome the internet is, Raine asked dad about his thoughts on her selling feet pics on a site called FeetFinder.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The young star posted several snapshots from the photoshoot on Instagram, prompting his mother to respond.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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For movie stars, in particular, old films provide snapshots of their youth, old age, and everything in between.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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