snapshots

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 Another series of snapshots saw Garner matching with Garten in denim. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 July 2026 The real opportunity lies in intelligently combining medical-grade diagnostics, advanced imaging, physician oversight, and AI into a continuous understanding of a person's health rather than isolated snapshots taken only after symptoms appear. Robert Reiss, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Larkin and Yzerman each have their share of blame for that situation, with few hard facts to go off beyond snapshots and innuendo. Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Over the past few months of filming, Dunne has shared a few snapshots of her preparation for her upcoming role on social media. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 By Jennifer Barger Special to The Washington Post One dusty family photo album in my attic holds black-and-white snapshots of my mother and grandmother darning their socks in the early 1950s. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026 But caution about the wrong thing, paper instead of data, snapshots instead of live feeds, is no longer protective. Matthew White, Fortune, 7 July 2026 In the meantime, the EPs are meant to function as raw, thematic snapshots from the veteran Irish quartet. Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 July 2026 This story is part of a series of monthly snapshots from the Washington Examiner, titled Midterm Countdown, gauging the state of the 2026 election cycle. David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
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Noun
  • Brouillette, 37, was among the officers on the scene in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday after a fatal ICE shooting, according to two of his ex-wives who reviewed photos of the incident.
    Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Waxhaw Fire Department responders stabilized the mower and used rescue equipment to free the person, department officials said on social media with photos of the rescue.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
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  • The pair kissed at the altar and posed for photographs at the Spanish Colonial Revival Mansion in the Hollywood Hills.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • Survivors will be recognized, and a commemorative slideshow of archival photographs and a traveling exhibit curated by the Wyandotte County Historical Museum will help younger generations learn about the disaster and the community’s enduring legacy.
    Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
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  • Fathom, based in Colorado, primarily distributes one-off cinematic events, from live broadcasts of opera, stage plays and live concert pics to anniversary rereleases of classic Hollywood films.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Alongside Stalter in the pics is fellow cast member Barrett Foa.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

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“Snapshots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshots. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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