variants
or pix
as in photos
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 pics
Sure, Larsa Pippen and Denise Richards have been selling pics of their boobs and feet for years, but this is the first time that people with preestablished hardcore content have been cast on a show.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Seinfeld and Louis-Dreyfus posted pics to Instagram late Sunday night, sending longtime fans of their work into spirals of happiness, if the multitude of likes is any indicator.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
The murals scattered throughout NoDa offer stunning backdrops with artistic cred for your social media-worthy pics, as opposed to creating memories standing in front of more corporate works.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Here are some of my favorite pics of the year.
—Phil Didion, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2025
The carousel of 20 images included pics of the 67-year-old icon in a white corset and thigh highs, and another photo of her in a velvet dress with a black bra peeking out and a black blindfold.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
The couple was photographed engaging in some PDA, and the ring was visible in the pics.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The pics were submitted by Norway and South Korea, respectively, for this year’s Oscar International Feature Film race.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
It’s recommended to move to take pics from the sides at this beloved Magic Kingdom spot.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Seinfeld and Louis-Dreyfus posted pics to Instagram late Sunday night, sending longtime fans of their work into spirals of happiness, if the multitude of likes is any indicator.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
The murals scattered throughout NoDa offer stunning backdrops with artistic cred for your social media-worthy pics, as opposed to creating memories standing in front of more corporate works.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Here are some of my favorite pics of the year.
—Phil Didion, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2025
The carousel of 20 images included pics of the 67-year-old icon in a white corset and thigh highs, and another photo of her in a velvet dress with a black bra peeking out and a black blindfold.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
The couple was photographed engaging in some PDA, and the ring was visible in the pics.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The pics were submitted by Norway and South Korea, respectively, for this year’s Oscar International Feature Film race.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
It’s recommended to move to take pics from the sides at this beloved Magic Kingdom spot.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pics
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Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Users can also upload personal artwork or photos through a simple mobile website, without installing apps or relying on cloud services.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Agents reportedly found Wu again, who admitted to taking videos of the B‑2 Spirit aircraft and numerous photographs of the base, including its perimeter fencing, a gate and military equipment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Each room will be accompanied by his audio narration, along with behind-the-scenes videos, original sketches and photographs.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Their slideshow included pictures of the royal couple celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May, among other snapshots.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Pics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pics. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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