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
Four decades ago, 126 of Nan Goldin’s snapshots of love and loss became one of the most influential photo books ever made.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
On Instagram, Bryan shared photos of the wedding ceremony and reception, sharing tender snapshots of himself with Leonard, as well as joyous group photos of the friends and family members in attendance.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
The 44-year-old mother of three has also been out and about at home, sharing snapshots from a local food drive.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Pure Storage SafeMode creates immutable snapshots that prevent deletion or modification, protecting against ransomware and insider threats.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Kim Kardashian's latest Instagram post features snapshots of herself from the 1990s.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
The snapshots show that the intense infrared glow in active galaxies comes not from powerful outflows, as long assumed, but from a dense disk of gas and dust feeding the black hole, NASA said in a statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
In a series of snapshots, the 71-year-old — who is sporting a black bikini top and black shorts — showed off a special mirror that took over 20 years to make.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
On Instagram, Bryan shared photos of the wedding ceremony and reception, sharing tender snapshots of himself with Leonard, as well as joyous group photos of the friends and family members in attendance.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
The 44-year-old mother of three has also been out and about at home, sharing snapshots from a local food drive.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Pure Storage SafeMode creates immutable snapshots that prevent deletion or modification, protecting against ransomware and insider threats.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Kim Kardashian's latest Instagram post features snapshots of herself from the 1990s.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
The snapshots show that the intense infrared glow in active galaxies comes not from powerful outflows, as long assumed, but from a dense disk of gas and dust feeding the black hole, NASA said in a statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
In a series of snapshots, the 71-year-old — who is sporting a black bikini top and black shorts — showed off a special mirror that took over 20 years to make.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshots
Noun
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Do not get out of your vehicle or approach to take photos, and never walk alone in the surrounding area.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Across the street, crime scene investigators took photos of a silver Chevy car, which had at least one bullet hole in its front windshield.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Last month, in response to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the Justice Department released several photographs of former President Clinton apparently taken during his international travels with Epstein and Maxwell between 2002 and 2003.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Jurors also heard testimony that, in the months after the killings, Banfield replaced family photographs in the home with images of Magalhães.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sure, Larsa Pippen and Denise Richards have been selling pics of their boobs and feet for years, but this is the first time that people with preestablished hardcore content have been cast on a show.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
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Seinfeld and Louis-Dreyfus posted pics to Instagram late Sunday night, sending longtime fans of their work into spirals of happiness, if the multitude of likes is any indicator.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Snapshots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshots. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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