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
Her posts also included black-and-white snapshots from inside the Hotel and photos in front of New York’s Broni & Belle Pizzeria.
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Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Much of his work centers around the LGBTQ community, with colorful pieces capturing snapshots of gay life.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Banuelos also featured cute snapshots of the two horseback riding and some solo shots of Hadid looking as glowing as ever.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The video has gained approximately 3 million views in the two weeks following the musician’s Super Bowl halftime announcement on September 28, according to YouTube and archival snapshots of the platform.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The series jumps back and forth between the ensuing investigation and snapshots of Gacy’s victims to illustrate how police bias allowed his predation to continue and later, how the media sensationalized his crimes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Such caveats underscore the weakness of compliance monitoring snapshots in capturing the complex pressures and administrative barriers constraining workers’ ability to exercise their rights on a day-to-day basis.
—Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
In the snapshots below, common UPF ingredients are easy to spot in a range of popular foods.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
But posts are simply snapshots of people’s lives and portray a more positive and idealistic image than reality.
—Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Much of his work centers around the LGBTQ community, with colorful pieces capturing snapshots of gay life.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Banuelos also featured cute snapshots of the two horseback riding and some solo shots of Hadid looking as glowing as ever.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The video has gained approximately 3 million views in the two weeks following the musician’s Super Bowl halftime announcement on September 28, according to YouTube and archival snapshots of the platform.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The series jumps back and forth between the ensuing investigation and snapshots of Gacy’s victims to illustrate how police bias allowed his predation to continue and later, how the media sensationalized his crimes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Such caveats underscore the weakness of compliance monitoring snapshots in capturing the complex pressures and administrative barriers constraining workers’ ability to exercise their rights on a day-to-day basis.
—Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
In the snapshots below, common UPF ingredients are easy to spot in a range of popular foods.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
But posts are simply snapshots of people’s lives and portray a more positive and idealistic image than reality.
—Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshots
Noun
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Click here to see more photos of Mallorca’s most expensive home.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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See photos of the crash site by viewing our gallery.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Reviews emphasize the quality of the diamonds and the rings' workmanship, as well as the thorough information and photographs provided for each stone.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her post began with pics of her with twin bffs Khadijah Haqq and Malika Haqq.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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It’s recommended to move to take pics from the sides at this beloved Magic Kingdom spot.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Snapshots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshots. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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