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
Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
For May the 4th, check out exclusive photos of her role as Colonel Ward.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Visitors will also learn facts about La Grange, including the story of the 1920s strike by the La Grange police force, from which photos and police helmets will be on display.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Click here for more photos of the Trousdale Estates residence.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Except that tradwife influencers spend huge amounts of time, and cultivate immense expertise, producing photos, videos, and text.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Across its 140-plus pages, the book traces a postwar landscape of Chicano youth culture through personal essays, interview testimonials, and over a hundred vintage photos, party ads, and scans of record labels and album covers, many with those tags.
—Oliver Wang, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Like his sister, the couple chose to keep photos of Cardinal private.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The coach initially dismissed the photos and accompanying story.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
The post included a screenshot of a text exchange showing that even her mother fell for the fake photos.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
For May the 4th, check out exclusive photos of her role as Colonel Ward.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Visitors will also learn facts about La Grange, including the story of the 1920s strike by the La Grange police force, from which photos and police helmets will be on display.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Click here for more photos of the Trousdale Estates residence.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Except that tradwife influencers spend huge amounts of time, and cultivate immense expertise, producing photos, videos, and text.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Across its 140-plus pages, the book traces a postwar landscape of Chicano youth culture through personal essays, interview testimonials, and over a hundred vintage photos, party ads, and scans of record labels and album covers, many with those tags.
—Oliver Wang, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Like his sister, the couple chose to keep photos of Cardinal private.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The coach initially dismissed the photos and accompanying story.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photos
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The result was a collection of photographs that both capture the culture and the people of Mexico and record Hurst’s particular proclivities, the food that fed his hungry eye.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Agents are specifically looking for photographs and videos taken by anyone there during that time frame.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In commemoration of Dem Babies' 15th birthdays, see their cutest pics with their legendary mom.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Check out the pics below and above as Apple gets set to launch Trying with a weekly drop from July 8.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Edit snapshots or touch-up older pictures with Photoshop.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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The snapshots come after a busy stretch for Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber, who recently attended Coachella accompanied by their little one.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Photos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photos. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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