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
Looking back, Reid calls that text chain a perfect snapshot of how unprepared any of them were for the show’s response.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Kelce shared a carousel of mouthwatering snapshots of the shop's doughnuts, along with videos of him reviewing them while interacting with Bulloch and customers.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The annual rankings highlight the world’s top tours, activities, and attractions based on user reviews, offering a snapshot of what travelers are prioritizing right now—from immersive outdoor adventures to iconic city landmarks.
—Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The Whirlpool Galaxy sprawls across the cosmos in this striking new snapshot from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Kelce shared a carousel of mouthwatering snapshots of the shop's doughnuts, along with videos of him reviewing them while interacting with Bulloch and customers.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The annual rankings highlight the world’s top tours, activities, and attractions based on user reviews, offering a snapshot of what travelers are prioritizing right now—from immersive outdoor adventures to iconic city landmarks.
—Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The Whirlpool Galaxy sprawls across the cosmos in this striking new snapshot from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshot
Noun
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The photos led to Russini’s resignation from The Athletic less than a week later.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Those photos and several others, released by both the Post and other online publications, eventually led to Russini resigning from The Athletic and deleting her social media presence.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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There was a wall in the library filled with photographs of Western chefs, the standard we were told to aspire to.—
Vikas Khanna,
Time,
13 May 2026
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User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Richard and Alejandra hold son James' hand while out for a stroll in this sweet pic.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Romeo Bongiovi, which is the rocker’s real last name, posed with his famous dad at the commencement ceremony in a pic widely shared on social media.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshot. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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