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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The best for teenagers If your young photographer is ready to move beyond smartphone and compact camera snapshots and wants to get started with a 'real' camera, the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (also known as the EOS 250D outside of the US) is a solid choice.
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Tantse Walter, Space.com, 16 July 2025
While the monthly snapshot presented a grim picture for linear TV, the NBA Finals on ABC accounted for the top seven telecasts of the month.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Prioritize Continuous Correlation: Don’t settle for periodic snapshots.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Here’s a snapshot of the action prior to the opening bell in New York:
S&P 500 futures were down 0.7% this morning after the index hit another all-time high yesterday, closing up 0.27% at 6,280.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 July 2025
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Tantse Walter, Space.com, 16 July 2025
While the monthly snapshot presented a grim picture for linear TV, the NBA Finals on ABC accounted for the top seven telecasts of the month.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Prioritize Continuous Correlation: Don’t settle for periodic snapshots.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Here’s a snapshot of the action prior to the opening bell in New York:
S&P 500 futures were down 0.7% this morning after the index hit another all-time high yesterday, closing up 0.27% at 6,280.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshot
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Coupled with modern photos of addicts struggling with addiction, Flischel uses Hearn’s words to create a harrowing account, something common throughout the pages of his historical photo book.—
Otto Rabe,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Halfway through the credits of 2020's Hubie Halloween, those behind the film incorporated a photo of Boyce alongside a touching message.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Newman and Curtin also were responsible for one of the night's most moving moments, holding up a photograph of the late Gilda Radner during the cast's goodbyes at the end of the show.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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On October 16, 1994, the Los Angeles Times ran a photograph of the protests against the ballot initiative, showing Cesar Chavez Avenue, named after the co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, jam-packed with Angelenos flying Mexican flags.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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The two sparked dating rumors earlier this month after Megan posted a pic with a low-key Klay in the background.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
24 July 2025
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In addition to its staggering domestic haul, the DC Universe pic has raked in $173 million internationally, for a total of over $426 million globally, as of Wednesday, according to BoxOfficeMojo.com.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshot. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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