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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
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 D4vd was seated shackled and emotionless as the photos were shown. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026 In February 2024, Bean shared photos and clips of their lives together. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 25 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 Crave released first look photos earlier this week, showing Moss and Williams in a near kiss, Backo and Reid seemingly chasing down something or someone and Moss looking equal parts ethereal and spooky alone in the woods. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 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 In photos and footage shared by Italian dancer Giuseppe Giofrè, the 56-year-old posed on the boat in a string leopard print bikini. Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 July 2026 Monfort said he has been bombarded by queries for the photos by professional media outlets while also seeing his images reproduced countless times on social media and the internet without any credit or compensation. Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Verb
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 unexpected nature of the photographs mimics the discovery of what lies on the open road.
    Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The show projects a lot of images, including photographs of the actresses as girls.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • The pics follow Johnny Blaze, a motorcycle stuntman who sold his soul and becomes a supernatural agent of vengeance.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 July 2026
  • Seth Green poses for some pics at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 23.
    People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • In the summer of 2023, the five-time Grammy winner Janet Jackson shared snapshots from her Melides getaway on Instagram.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • The latest poll of Georgia voters offers one of the clearest snapshots yet of a political landscape pulling in two directions.
    Adam Beam, AJC.com, 24 July 2026

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“Photos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photos. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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