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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
It has been visited as a curiosity for decades, and it can be seen online in dozens of photos taken during different seasons by passers-through. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 The affidavit said the woman also provided police photos of her injuries and said a friend attempted to pick her up from the home on on the day of the incident but was turned away. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Keep photos of the roof, gutters and attic from year to year, because that visual record is the fastest way to see change. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Their photos, labelled with their names, have circulated widely on social media. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026 Click here to see all the photos of the Paradise Valley estate. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 Photographer Glenn Silva’s photos and video quickly took off online. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Too Many Refrigerator Door Items The fridge door‘s metal surface can be the home of many magnets, important papers, nostalgic photos and kids’ art projects. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026 Check out the trailer above and see first-look photos of Season 3 here. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photos
Noun
  • Wiener not only leaves behind a richly complex body of work straddling textiles, painting, photographs, and collages, but also a career intricately connected to one of the most important chapters of Austrian art.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Fans have been making the pilgrimage for years, but photographs of a mass gathering on the bridge between the band’s Prague concerts in 2024 appear to have helped fuel a modern-day boom.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Of course, Neon has also had an impressive run with Oscar-nominated and winning pics like Sean Baker’s Anora and Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Chile’s 22nd Santiago Film Festival (Sanfic) features nine pics in its Chile Film Competition this year vying for cash prizes in the best film, director and actor categories.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The app also provides monthly snapshots of your total spending and income.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Here are snapshots of all 60 in no particular order, with links to their longer profiles.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Photos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photos. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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