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
Miles apart means that small moments matter, and parents love seeing selfies and funny pictures (47%), snapshots of pets or family members (36%), and even silly memes (45%).
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
The companies that succeed usually start small, focus tightly, and build their systems to pull from clean, current data sources — not outdated snapshots.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Attention journaling collects snapshots from your mind.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
In one of the snapshots, the diva is shown wearing a colorful flower crown reminiscent of the iconic painter Frida Kahlo’s signature style.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
In her video, the poster juxtaposed old-school millennial imagery against minimalist snapshots of a woman in a striped top, jeans and cardigan, a plate of hamburgers and fries, and a man in a denim shirt with black skinny jeans.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Instead, what makes the triptych of thematically connected snapshots memorable is its deftly unfussy observation of the unknowability that can endure among people who share the same bloodlines.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Hadid and Cooper went Instagram official in May after the runway model posted a carousel of snapshots from her 30th birthday party on Instagram.
—Sarah Jones, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The rest of the photos featured snapshots from Sims' summer vacation with her family, including a photo of her with her husband and three kids, photos of them playing on the beach and one of her snuggling with her daughter while on the sand.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
The companies that succeed usually start small, focus tightly, and build their systems to pull from clean, current data sources — not outdated snapshots.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Attention journaling collects snapshots from your mind.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
In one of the snapshots, the diva is shown wearing a colorful flower crown reminiscent of the iconic painter Frida Kahlo’s signature style.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
In her video, the poster juxtaposed old-school millennial imagery against minimalist snapshots of a woman in a striped top, jeans and cardigan, a plate of hamburgers and fries, and a man in a denim shirt with black skinny jeans.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Instead, what makes the triptych of thematically connected snapshots memorable is its deftly unfussy observation of the unknowability that can endure among people who share the same bloodlines.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Hadid and Cooper went Instagram official in May after the runway model posted a carousel of snapshots from her 30th birthday party on Instagram.
—Sarah Jones, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The rest of the photos featured snapshots from Sims' summer vacation with her family, including a photo of her with her husband and three kids, photos of them playing on the beach and one of her snuggling with her daughter while on the sand.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshots
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This model even makes use of the bed frame itself, lining one of the support posts with cork to serve as a pinboard to display photos and memorable trinkets.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Since the 2010s, however, his photographs have started to appear with greater frequency and impact in small exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest, earning Matsura an ever-widening circle of admiration and appreciation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The winning photographs were selected from more than 5,800 spectacular entries submitted by astrophotographers hailing from over 60 countries.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a joint Instagram post, the actress, 32, and Twenty One Pilots drummer, 37, shared the news with a late-night photo dump showing off pics of Ryan's baby bump.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, more than half the list features pics that have been adapted from novels (Sorcerer, Godfather, The Getaway, Sierra Madre, Jaws and Double Indemnity), with Close Encounters receiving a novelization released in conjunction with the film’s debut.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Snapshots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshots. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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