as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
a coworker handed around some vacation pics
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Recent Examples of pic
Late Night, host Seth Meyers posted a pic of Hamm from one of those concerts and the actor promptly recreated his hand in the air dancing gesture to wild applause from the studio audience.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
Songbird Coffee Shop Cute and cozy, this local coffee shop will make a beautiful backdrop for your engagement pics.
—Trenesha Striggles, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The actor is also seen hanging out on the sidelines and hugging defensive player Rueben Bain Jr.
In between all the sports pics was Alba, who was apparently along for the trip, too.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Filmed in the Alpine state of Tyrol, the pic, produced by Germany’s Blue Eyes Fiction, Studiocanal, Austria’s Dor Film Wien and Filmvergnuegen in Italy, benefitted from nearly €1.66 million in ÖFI Plus funding.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
Songbird Coffee Shop Cute and cozy, this local coffee shop will make a beautiful backdrop for your engagement pics.
—Trenesha Striggles, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The actor is also seen hanging out on the sidelines and hugging defensive player Rueben Bain Jr.
In between all the sports pics was Alba, who was apparently along for the trip, too.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Filmed in the Alpine state of Tyrol, the pic, produced by Germany’s Blue Eyes Fiction, Studiocanal, Austria’s Dor Film Wien and Filmvergnuegen in Italy, benefitted from nearly €1.66 million in ÖFI Plus funding.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pic
Noun
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Earlier this year, satellite photos raised concerns that Iran was working to restore the facility.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Still, other reviewers were able to use Apple’s Final Cut Pro video editing software as well as the photo editing software Adobe Lightroom without issue.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Staff flagged a sign that features a photograph of Colonel John Chivington, a Methodist pastor and Army officer known for leading the 1864 Sand Creek massacre.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Banks said in a post on X that included a photograph of the senator and Warsh.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The snapshot offers only a partial look at consumer spending and doesn’t include many services, including travel and hotel lodges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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How to make the most of limited time If time is tight, South Beach offers the best snapshot of the city.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Pic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pic. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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