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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With names like Jalen Ramsey, Kyle Kuzma, Jen Ceballos, and Olivia Ponton floating through the crowd, the scene felt less like a launch event and more like a snapshot of the industry’s current rhythm—cool and culturally connected.
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Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 9 May 2025
The first act essentially draws from footage that the three of them shot during that era, giving you a snapshot of a moment long faded away in the rearview mirror.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
The snapshot features the vivid red nebula Sh2-46 — also known as Gum 80 — lit up in a fiery hue due to intense radiation coming from a brilliant blue-white star nestled at its heart.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 May 2025
The two-year snapshot found that many students who reported facing bullying in school over their gender identity were removed from their classes and forced to learn remotely.
—Kate Sosin, Them., 8 May 2025
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Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 9 May 2025
The first act essentially draws from footage that the three of them shot during that era, giving you a snapshot of a moment long faded away in the rearview mirror.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
The snapshot features the vivid red nebula Sh2-46 — also known as Gum 80 — lit up in a fiery hue due to intense radiation coming from a brilliant blue-white star nestled at its heart.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 May 2025
The two-year snapshot found that many students who reported facing bullying in school over their gender identity were removed from their classes and forced to learn remotely.
—Kate Sosin, Them., 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshot
Noun
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Marquez often shared photos of herself modeling and traveling.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The 31-year-old new mom shared the news on social media, along with a photo of the newborn’s little foot.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The duo found an old photograph on the property, showing three women looking directly into the camera.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
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Originating nearly three decades ago with scanners for nuclear sites, reality capture encompasses photogrammetry, which uses overlapping photographs to create 3D models, and lidar technology, which measures distances with laser light to generate precise point clouds.—
Ronald Bisio,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The ensemble pic led by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan fell a respectable 55 percent from its opening weekend, compared to an average decline of 57 percent for a title in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2025
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Inside the event, photographers snapped pics of them together, with Ciara touching Rihanna’s pregnant belly and posing while Rih grinned.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshot. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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