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 The app also provides monthly snapshots of your total spending and income. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Here are snapshots of all 60 in no particular order, with links to their longer profiles. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 As befits the only child of such deities, the young Paweł, glimpsed in a series of snapshots, is all smiles. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Other snapshots showcased a gaggle of Hobbit children, scenic views of the set, and crew members pushing a cart containing some rather large pumpkins. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 These are not just fashion images, but rather, snapshots that have stood the test of time as true art. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 Scientists plan to use the imager to take fast snapshots of the cosmos, study dark energy, and map the distribution of matter throughout the universe. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026 In honor of Harry’s 42nd birthday on September 15, the Duchess of Sussex shared a video montage on Instagram, which featured adorable snapshots of him with their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026 What the room reveals about Jimmy Buffett The room is lined with vinyl records from Buffett’s personal collection and other memorabilia that reveal snapshots of his life and music. — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • It has been visited as a curiosity for decades, and it can be seen online in dozens of photos taken during different seasons by passers-through.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The affidavit said the woman also provided police photos of her injuries and said a friend attempted to pick her up from the home on on the day of the incident but was turned away.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Wiener not only leaves behind a richly complex body of work straddling textiles, painting, photographs, and collages, but also a career intricately connected to one of the most important chapters of Austrian art.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Fans have been making the pilgrimage for years, but photographs of a mass gathering on the bridge between the band’s Prague concerts in 2024 appear to have helped fuel a modern-day boom.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • Of course, Neon has also had an impressive run with Oscar-nominated and winning pics like Sean Baker’s Anora and Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Chile’s 22nd Santiago Film Festival (Sanfic) features nine pics in its Chile Film Competition this year vying for cash prizes in the best film, director and actor categories.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Snapshots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshots. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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