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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
Last week, Charli posted another behind-the-scenes snapshot to promote her film.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
The snapshots show that the intense infrared glow in active galaxies comes not from powerful outflows, as long assumed, but from a dense disk of gas and dust feeding the black hole, NASA said in a statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
In a series of snapshots, the 71-year-old — who is sporting a black bikini top and black shorts — showed off a special mirror that took over 20 years to make.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Here’s a snapshot of the markets ahead of the opening bell in New York this morning:
S&P 500 futures were up 0.36% this morning.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
The snapshots show that the intense infrared glow in active galaxies comes not from powerful outflows, as long assumed, but from a dense disk of gas and dust feeding the black hole, NASA said in a statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
In a series of snapshots, the 71-year-old — who is sporting a black bikini top and black shorts — showed off a special mirror that took over 20 years to make.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Here’s a snapshot of the markets ahead of the opening bell in New York this morning:
S&P 500 futures were up 0.36% this morning.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshot
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Viewer photos show empty shelves at Walmart and Target locations as shoppers plan for meals that don't require power, stock up on food for their kids, and prepare to avoid icy roads altogether.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 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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The exhibition was among the last events marking the famous cult film’s 50th anniversary, and featured Rock’s famous photographs alongside pieces by pop star designer Michael Schmidt and digital portraitist Plasticgod.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The pic won the Daniels the Dramatic Directing Award at the fest, and was acquired by A24.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Blue Fox as the sales agent for the comedic adventure pic will continue shopping Holy Days to foreign buyers at Sundance and the European Film Market in Berlin.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshot. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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