snapshots

Definition of snapshotsnext
plural of snapshot
as in photos
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 snapshots Previous observations of the Milky Way have been like snapshots taken in different spots of the same city, Longmore explained. Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026 These are the brutally real snapshots of a man well acquainted with—but still perplexed by—the powerful and destructive forces that lord over our lives. Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026 Find our favorites below, with street style snapshots to help spark inspiration. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026 One of the first snapshots of where Trump's support among Hispanics currently stands may come as early as next week when statewide primaries in Texas will give us a glimpse into how voters are feeling about both Democrats and Republicans ahead of this year's midterm elections. Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026 Interpreting stock market returns as snapshots of the economy is a mug’s game. Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026 All told, the team reviewed 108,418 snapshots from MAVEN in search of Martian whistlers, a daunting task. Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026 Alongside her note, Gellar shared a series of snapshots of her and Trachtenberg taken throughout their decades-long friendship. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026 However, observe enough similar systems at different stages in their orbital evolution and the snapshots could be put together to tell a larger story. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshots
Noun
  • While reading the manga, Godoy would take photos of Luffy’s wildest faces to try to include them in his performance.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Ramirez also shared a few photos of himself posing with Alba at the time, including two cozy selfies that showed Alba throwing her arm around Ramirez as the pair beamed for the camera.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Williams later shared nude photographs of that person to prevent them from speaking with authorities, police said.
    Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Hunter and Moore called Greg Hall to testify, and showed the jury photographs of the storage space.
    James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Come back here for weekly updates including the latest pics of the day published on PhotoVogue’s Instagram.
    Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Now some rivals are seeing well over $60M for the weekend, but the caution here stems from the front-loadness of horror pics.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026

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“Snapshots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshots. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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