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
Patnaik argues that the government’s first order of business is to collect comprehensive data on AI’s impact so at least policymakers have an up-to-date snapshot of what's happening in the labor market.
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Gary Rivlin, Time, 4 June 2025
Advancements in smartphone technology have made point-and-shoot cameras nearly obsolete for people who only take selfies and snapshots.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
The below challenge areas are just a snapshot of what any leaders’ agenda could look like.
—Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Another collaboration with government scientists aims for better integration of vast weather data to get a clear snapshot of the state of the atmosphere, the critical starting point for forecasting.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Gary Rivlin, Time, 4 June 2025
Advancements in smartphone technology have made point-and-shoot cameras nearly obsolete for people who only take selfies and snapshots.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
The below challenge areas are just a snapshot of what any leaders’ agenda could look like.
—Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Another collaboration with government scientists aims for better integration of vast weather data to get a clear snapshot of the state of the atmosphere, the critical starting point for forecasting.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshot
Noun
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One teenager unfurled and held up the national flag — red with a yellow star — for a photo.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Apple Intelligence can summarize text messages, identify real-world surroundings with the iPhone’s camera, erase unwanted objects from photos, rewrite emails and prioritize notifications.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Riot Grrrl band Emily’s Sassy Lime will have an installation of archival music videos, photographs, zines and more from the 1990s; recent teenage punk band the Linda Lindas, who draw inspiration from Emily’s Sassy Lime, will also present their music videos, drawings and props.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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The book includes lots of maps, photographs, drawings and diagrams to illustrate the regions and concepts that Professor Williams discusses in the text.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The studio’s live-action division also continues to develop projects including action thriller Seventeen; Crumble, to be written and directed by Brian Duffield, with Phil Lord and Chris Miller producing; and an untitled pic marking the directorial debut of Dune scribe Jon Spaihts.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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This set of sheets also comes in 21 colorways to bring your inspo pics to life, but move fast, these sell out quickly.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 June 2025
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshot. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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