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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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Do not get out of your vehicle or approach to take photos, and never walk alone in the surrounding area.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Across the street, crime scene investigators took photos of a silver Chevy car, which had at least one bullet hole in its front windshield.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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More than a month has passed since the deadline set by Congress for the Department of Justice to publish all its Epstein files and upwards of millions of documents and photographs have not been released.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even during moderate storms, auroras can appear as faint, gray or milky arcs to the naked eye, while appearing vivid in photographs.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Four decades ago, 126 of Nan Goldin’s snapshots of love and loss became one of the most influential photo books ever made.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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On Instagram, Bryan shared photos of the wedding ceremony and reception, sharing tender snapshots of himself with Leonard, as well as joyous group photos of the friends and family members in attendance.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Pics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pics. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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