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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as in pictures
to take a photograph of
photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine
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Recent Examples of photos
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
See photos of the crash site by viewing our gallery.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
What To Know On Tuesday, Erika Kirk shared a series of photos and videos of her husband in his podcast studio on the night of the 2024 election.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The nonprofit has attracted interest in the homes since posting photos of their move-in-ready state, Fox said.
—Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
See photos in the gallery below.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
When Raegan was born, the family set her up with bottles of the brand's barbecue sauce in her monthly milestone photos.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Trail cameras documented white-faced partridges four times in 2018 and once in 2021, the study said and photos show.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
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Click here to see more photos of Mallorca’s most expensive home.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
See photos of the crash site by viewing our gallery.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
What To Know On Tuesday, Erika Kirk shared a series of photos and videos of her husband in his podcast studio on the night of the 2024 election.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The nonprofit has attracted interest in the homes since posting photos of their move-in-ready state, Fox said.
—Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
See photos in the gallery below.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
When Raegan was born, the family set her up with bottles of the brand's barbecue sauce in her monthly milestone photos.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Trail cameras documented white-faced partridges four times in 2018 and once in 2021, the study said and photos show.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photos
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Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Reviews emphasize the quality of the diamonds and the rings' workmanship, as well as the thorough information and photographs provided for each stone.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Snapped by Emilio Madrid, the black and white pics showcase Slater in character, his mime makeup and mannerisms perfectly capturing Marceau’s classic mystique.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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The pics were submitted by Norway and South Korea, respectively, for this year’s Oscar International Feature Film race.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner uploaded their own snapshots from the trip.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Spanning from the late short story writer Eudora Welty to the more au courant Zendaya, the portraits were also snapshots of time.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Photos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photos. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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