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
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
Both Charlie Kirk and Erika Kirk shared glimpses of their home life on social media, sharing photos of their children, though not sharing their names or faces.
—Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
But at the Los Angeles premiere, Baena’s half-siblings appeared to snub him on the red carpet by not posing for photos with him.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
In a private reserve like Jumeirah Thanda Safari, vehicles can get closer to animals safely, giving guests the chance to take better, more detailed photos.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Click here for more photos of the Los Feliz residence.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Want to level up your photos of fall foliage?
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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This model even makes use of the bed frame itself, lining one of the support posts with cork to serve as a pinboard to display photos and memorable trinkets.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
Both Charlie Kirk and Erika Kirk shared glimpses of their home life on social media, sharing photos of their children, though not sharing their names or faces.
—Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
But at the Los Angeles premiere, Baena’s half-siblings appeared to snub him on the red carpet by not posing for photos with him.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
In a private reserve like Jumeirah Thanda Safari, vehicles can get closer to animals safely, giving guests the chance to take better, more detailed photos.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Click here for more photos of the Los Feliz residence.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Want to level up your photos of fall foliage?
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photos
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Since the 2010s, however, his photographs have started to appear with greater frequency and impact in small exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest, earning Matsura an ever-widening circle of admiration and appreciation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The winning photographs were selected from more than 5,800 spectacular entries submitted by astrophotographers hailing from over 60 countries.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a joint Instagram post, the actress, 32, and Twenty One Pilots drummer, 37, shared the news with a late-night photo dump showing off pics of Ryan's baby bump.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, more than half the list features pics that have been adapted from novels (Sorcerer, Godfather, The Getaway, Sierra Madre, Jaws and Double Indemnity), with Close Encounters receiving a novelization released in conjunction with the film’s debut.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Miles apart means that small moments matter, and parents love seeing selfies and funny pictures (47%), snapshots of pets or family members (36%), and even silly memes (45%).—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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The companies that succeed usually start small, focus tightly, and build their systems to pull from clean, current data sources — not outdated snapshots.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Photos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photos. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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