as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
fans excitedly took snapshots of the rock star as he dashed into the hotel
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Recent Examples of snapshot
Chef and co-owner Gina Genshlea works with winemakers Colleen Clothier and Sam Wharton to artfully blend seasonal meals with a snapshot of the Sacramento Valley’s wine scene.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The video has gained approximately 3 million views in the two weeks following the musician’s Super Bowl halftime announcement on September 28, according to YouTube and archival snapshots of the platform.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The approach may affect his short-term playing availability and long-term real-life mobility, but Wentz’s self-deprecation on the subject is a snapshot of what has evolved.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The series jumps back and forth between the ensuing investigation and snapshots of Gacy’s victims to illustrate how police bias allowed his predation to continue and later, how the media sensationalized his crimes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The video has gained approximately 3 million views in the two weeks following the musician’s Super Bowl halftime announcement on September 28, according to YouTube and archival snapshots of the platform.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The approach may affect his short-term playing availability and long-term real-life mobility, but Wentz’s self-deprecation on the subject is a snapshot of what has evolved.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The series jumps back and forth between the ensuing investigation and snapshots of Gacy’s victims to illustrate how police bias allowed his predation to continue and later, how the media sensationalized his crimes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshot
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Kayla Rupp,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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Scott shared photos of the pair at the event on Instagram, including a snap of the two posing in glittery outfits.—
Jolene Latimer,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gaube’s photographs, explains Moussa, show both his interest in vernacular architecture and the penchant of Lebanese architects, designers, and builders for using thick stone and heavy wooden doors that kept interiors cool in summer and insulated in winter.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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In one room, drawers full of clippings, photographs and notes are devoted to each season, starting with the original Texans campaign in 1960.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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The pic, from director Marcel Walz and Anathema LLC, follows what happens when a carefree night of partying takes a sinister turn when a group of friends stumble upon an ancient curse and are forced to survive until dawn as a malevolent force begins hunting them.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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In that pic, Fletcher lounged on the end, giving a thumbs up.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshot. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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