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
New York’s 111–99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday offered another troubling snapshot.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Munn wore a white bikini top paired with black polka-dot bottoms in the relaxed snapshot.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The snapshot depicts the couple's newborn swaddled in a striped blanket as their three other children smile for the camera.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
But before that happens, here’s a snapshot of which movies have performed best through the first half of the season.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Munn wore a white bikini top paired with black polka-dot bottoms in the relaxed snapshot.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The snapshot depicts the couple's newborn swaddled in a striped blanket as their three other children smile for the camera.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
But before that happens, here’s a snapshot of which movies have performed best through the first half of the season.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 30 Dec. 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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) said he had been diagnosed with synovitis, a swelling of the synovial membrane, with a statement including a photo of Fernandez with strapping on that knee.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In 2006, researchers at Newcastle University found, in a study that became famous, that people were more likely to put money in an honesty box to pay for their coffee or tea when photographs of eyes were posted above the box.—
L. Carol Ritchie,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Paintings by Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, and Philip Taaffe adorn the walls, along with Richard Caldicott’s striking photographs of Tupperware.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The pic earned four Oscar nominations including best picture and won for an Oscar for best achievement in visual effects.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jalmari Helander is set to direct and Noah Centineo is in final talks to star in the Rambo origin pic from Lionsgate and Millennium Media.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshot. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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