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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 Terri continued by listing Bindi’s accomplishments, sharing throwback family photos and a few recent snapshots. — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 For decisions that turn on current conditions — an available bed count, a fund balance, a road closure — a snapshot taken this morning can be worse than no answer at all. — Derek Williams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Los Angeles on-location production for the second quarter totaled 4,711 shoot days, down 13% from the year before and off from 5,121 days in Q1, according to a new snapshot by FilmLA. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 July 2026 In the snapshots, Gomez posed on a scenic balcony while holding her birthday dessert. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for snapshot

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A couple of years ago, Xavi gifted the rest of his family necklaces that contained a photo of John for Christmas.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Following her death, Brown, 22, shared a tribute to the late actress on her Instagram Stories alongside a black-and-white photo of Hottle holding up a toy version of King Kong.

— Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

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At one point during the project, the participant asked Leniain to remove the photograph.

— Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
The gift expands the museum’s holdings across six curatorial departments, including modern and contemporary art, African American art, American art, European sculpture and decorative arts, Native American art, and prints, drawings, and photographs.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026

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