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
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Across the street, crime scene investigators took photos of a silver Chevy car, which had at least one bullet hole in its front windshield.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Simon Temple Simon Temple has taken countless photos of seals while scuba diving off the coast of southwestern England.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In the photos that newspapers printed after his murder, he is often hunched over, a long shawl draped across his broad shoulders, looking far into the distance.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
At the shop, Devil flipped through a thick binder of research and personal documents, including photos of objects her mother had bought over the years.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Click here for more photos of the Bertone Runabout.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The singer also added photos of her dog supporting her throughout the years, including his visit to The Voice set.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
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Do not get out of your vehicle or approach to take photos, and never walk alone in the surrounding area.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Across the street, crime scene investigators took photos of a silver Chevy car, which had at least one bullet hole in its front windshield.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Simon Temple Simon Temple has taken countless photos of seals while scuba diving off the coast of southwestern England.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In the photos that newspapers printed after his murder, he is often hunched over, a long shawl draped across his broad shoulders, looking far into the distance.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
At the shop, Devil flipped through a thick binder of research and personal documents, including photos of objects her mother had bought over the years.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Click here for more photos of the Bertone Runabout.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The singer also added photos of her dog supporting her throughout the years, including his visit to The Voice set.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 9 Jan. 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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More than a month has passed since the deadline set by Congress for the Department of Justice to publish all its Epstein files and upwards of millions of documents and photographs have not been released.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even during moderate storms, auroras can appear as faint, gray or milky arcs to the naked eye, while appearing vivid in photographs.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sure, Larsa Pippen and Denise Richards have been selling pics of their boobs and feet for years, but this is the first time that people with preestablished hardcore content have been cast on a show.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
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Seinfeld and Louis-Dreyfus posted pics to Instagram late Sunday night, sending longtime fans of their work into spirals of happiness, if the multitude of likes is any indicator.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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Four decades ago, 126 of Nan Goldin’s snapshots of love and loss became one of the most influential photo books ever made.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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On Instagram, Bryan shared photos of the wedding ceremony and reception, sharing tender snapshots of himself with Leonard, as well as joyous group photos of the friends and family members in attendance.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Photos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photos. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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