Definition of snapshotnext
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 Looking back, Reid calls that text chain a perfect snapshot of how unprepared any of them were for the show’s response. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026 Kelce shared a carousel of mouthwatering snapshots of the shop's doughnuts, along with videos of him reviewing them while interacting with Bulloch and customers. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 The annual rankings highlight the world’s top tours, activities, and attractions based on user reviews, offering a snapshot of what travelers are prioritizing right now—from immersive outdoor adventures to iconic city landmarks. Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026 The Whirlpool Galaxy sprawls across the cosmos in this striking new snapshot from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for snapshot
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Noun
  • The photos led to Russini’s resignation from The Athletic less than a week later.
    Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
  • Those photos and several others, released by both the Post and other online publications, eventually led to Russini resigning from The Athletic and deleting her social media presence.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Fading photographs of Samih in uniform lined the walls.
    Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
  • One of the writer’s jobs is, of course, to make a world of words, images, scenes, photographs—a unique artistic world that acts as the container for the story or the meaning.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The pic is Christian Mungiu’s seventh to play the festival.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026
  • The pair were spotted joyfully snapping photos of the graduate, and also made sure to take some individual pics with Deacon in his purple gown.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026

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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshot. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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