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
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
On Facebook, the Office of Constable Terry Allbritton shared photos showing the destruction to the home.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
The piece had not critiqued any of the actors’ performances, and writers typically don’t choose a story’s photos or write the headlines.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Click here to see more photos of the duplex penthouse at The Chatsworth.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.
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J.m. Banks
june 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
The day shift finally starts taking group photos, knocking out their letters rapidly, and moving on to task 4 simultaneously.
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Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Otherwise, the impressive collection of art and photos details important periods of the former president’s life throughout the hotel.
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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.
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Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
The family photos on the wall are more than just decorations here.
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Mary Lebus,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
On Facebook, the Office of Constable Terry Allbritton shared photos showing the destruction to the home.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
The piece had not critiqued any of the actors’ performances, and writers typically don’t choose a story’s photos or write the headlines.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Click here to see more photos of the duplex penthouse at The Chatsworth.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.
—
J.m. Banks
june 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
The day shift finally starts taking group photos, knocking out their letters rapidly, and moving on to task 4 simultaneously.
—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Verb
Below, see some of the family photos Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo shared through the years.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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.
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Mary Lebus,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photos
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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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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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All the previous Toy Story pics received A Cinemascores with the exception of Toy Story 2, which was an A+.
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The backstage gathering also included Tony Award winners Shoshana Bean and Ali Louis Bourzgui, with Patric posing for pics with both.
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Inspections keep bridges safe, but are snapshots Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
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Other snapshots highlighted details from the festivities, including plates of pasta and lasagna, a bottle of San Pellegrino and scenic views around the city.
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“Photos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photos. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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