Thesaurus results for PHOTOS

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noun

plural of photo

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of photo

as in pictures

to take a photograph of photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine

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Recent Examples of photos

Noun

What started as posting photos of her adorable kitty became a full-time career. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 The sheriff's office requested photos or videos that may show the child on a raft or boat with other children before the incident, as well as anyone who may have witnessed the child before she was pulled from the water. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 The American Red Cross offers an online Cat and Dog First Aid course with step-by-step demonstrations, photos, and videos covering choking, CPR, and other emergencies. — Cathy M. Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 The high-profile wedding came 11 months after Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post, which included several photos from their enchanting garden proposal. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Michele Jannuzzi of Jannuzzi Smith was the creative director, with wildlife photographer Tim Flach handling the shoot that captured still photos and the animal’s movements for the festival’s pre-film trailers. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 The ceremony concluded with attendees placing flowers and candles on a table with photos of the two men who were killed. — Noah Vinsky july 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026 Multiple other witnesses who were in the area that day saw the photos, recognized Stout and contacted CalFire. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 Meghan Markle offered a rare glimpse into her family's recent activities this week, sharing a set of photos taken during her family's recent trip to the UK. — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 25 July 2026

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Below, see some of the family photos Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo shared through the years. — 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. — Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025

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Noun

The Presidential Press and Information Bureau, which released the photographs, said the meeting was held Monday morning but did not disclose the location of the meeting or provide details about what was discussed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Before last Saturday, her photographs of Eaton athletics celebrated games, effort and victories.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of photographs

Noun

Graham Campbell, Kaia Gerber, Igby Rigney, Hayes Warner and Homer Gere pose for pics on the red carpet for the Disney+ London Screening of The Shards in London, England on July 30.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Michael joins other Liosngate pics on Starz including The Housemaid and Russell Crowe’s Beast.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 27 July 2026

Definition of pics

Noun

Iosseliani’s poetic portraits of life on the Soviet periphery range from neorealist documentation of collective farms to playful snapshots of Tbilisi, with a light touch reminiscent of the French New Wave.

— Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
In his free time, Tupper experimented with his own polyethylene creations, including a shaving cream dispenser with a self-closing cap and a clear belt with slots for inserting snapshots.

— Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026