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 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 In recent summer snapshots with her husband, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and their three kids, the former professional soccer player enjoyed a family pool day. Brittany Anas, PEOPLE, 6 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 Departing from King Street Station, the train glides past industrial waterfronts and railyards, offering snapshots of the Puget Sound. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Her carousel included a series of throwback photos from her 20s and 30s, along with a few snapshots from her childhood. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026 The black-and-white snapshots of sailors hoisting lines on deck look similar to the modern scenes still playing out today. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshots
Noun
  • The Norwegian government ultimately euthanized Freya after she was deemed a threat to human safety – with people getting dangerously close to her in the water for photos, or throwing objects at her, despite officials warning them to stay away.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Yet when the England versus Norway matchup became official, social media was immediately flooded with photos, videos, edits, and mashups of the two in their yellow and black bumble bee Dortmund uniforms.
    Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • As this July Fourth approached, FOUND on the Guadalupe River still had about 1,800 items awaiting reunification, about half of them photographs.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • For those who cannot visit in person, the virtual tour has the same information with photographs.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Alongside Stalter in the pics is fellow cast member Barrett Foa.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • New Custom Framing Options Are Now at Michaels To make your favorite beach pics even more personal, Michaels also added over 15 brand-new custom mat templates in its stores.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026

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