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
ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Highlights include candy, prizes, bounce house, bunny photos, crafts and a magic show.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Keep your eyes slightly downcast in photos, as if whatever’s behind those lids has a story to tell.
—Emily Menez, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
And the rest of us will keep taking photos of rental cars like crime scene investigators.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The cameras work by snapping photos of passing cars, capturing their license plates and any identifiable features — such as a scratch or a dent — and using that data to help investigate crimes like car thefts, hit-and-runs, kidnappings and homicides.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
But more photos of him panhandling went viral in 2020.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The photos show an F-22A flying with angular, low-observable external tanks and two faceted pods mounted under the wings, one of which appears to include a transparent forward aperture consistent with an infrared or electro-optical sensor.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Click here for more photos of the Century City penthouse.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
In his community, Bustamante likened it to denouncing Catholicism and removing photos of the pope.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Highlights include candy, prizes, bounce house, bunny photos, crafts and a magic show.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Keep your eyes slightly downcast in photos, as if whatever’s behind those lids has a story to tell.
—Emily Menez, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
And the rest of us will keep taking photos of rental cars like crime scene investigators.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The cameras work by snapping photos of passing cars, capturing their license plates and any identifiable features — such as a scratch or a dent — and using that data to help investigate crimes like car thefts, hit-and-runs, kidnappings and homicides.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
But more photos of him panhandling went viral in 2020.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The photos show an F-22A flying with angular, low-observable external tanks and two faceted pods mounted under the wings, one of which appears to include a transparent forward aperture consistent with an infrared or electro-optical sensor.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Click here for more photos of the Century City penthouse.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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In the interim, delivery drivers and journalists walked up to the front door, dropping off parcels and taking photographs.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the Church of Saint Andrew in Bucha, after viewing dozens of graphic photographs and a video display of the massacres with his EU counterparts, Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski was grim.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Romano illustrated the announcement with pics from her child star days — including a pic of her high school graduating class, which also included Scarlett Johansson and Jack Antonoff.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Disney is claiming theatrical date turf for several untitled pics in 2028 and into 2029.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Loose, gestural ink drawings sit alongside still lifes of treasured objects, flea market finds are arranged like miniature stage sets, and candid snapshots of her Milan existence are collaged with painterly abandon.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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The survey of likely voters provides one of the first snapshots of the mayoral race less than three months before the June 2 primary.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Photos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photos. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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