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snapshot

noun

ˈsnap-ˌshät

Definition of snapshot

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 Ahead of the midterm elections, The Washington Post is offering snapshots of voters across the country who cite affordability as a top concern. — Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026 In this snapshot captured by Perseverance, the rover looked back at its progress, capturing its own tracks pressed into the planet's dusty surface. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026 But Lurie did what was right in honoring the highest office of the land, regardless of his personal views, and provided everyone a snapshot of national solidarity on behalf of his franchise and the NFL. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Read on for a snapshot of the risks Anthropic outlines in its IPO. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snapshot

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Noun

In this photo illustration, the logo of company Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is displayed on a smartphone in front of abstract background on computer screen.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Police posted a photo on social media Sunday to alert residents to the incident and to advise them to check any candy their children had collected.

— Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of photo

Noun

Messages recovered from a defendant’s phone included a photograph with the child and discussions about a connecting flight to Houston.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
As the company blossomed, Sandy was able to quit her job as a Medicaid specialist and become a full-time employee, documenting their travels with videos and photographs and assisting with social media.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of photograph

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While the pic’s storyline is under wraps, the game follows five crew members who are stranded aboard the space freighter Tulpar, where dwindling supplies, isolation and mounting paranoia expose the fractures between them.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
With the whole crew excited about the McCarthy news, Kevin sent a pic to the group chat featuring an image of a giant TV with the announcement on it.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026

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