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 snapshots shared on social media showed Sagal standing in front of a giant cake in what appeared to be a backyard. Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026 Among the snapshots were lots of sweet moments with Turner, including photos of the actor kissing her on the cheek as the newlyweds enjoyed time together in the countryside. Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 Like other studies, the Park Service’s samples were snapshots taken in gargantuan, constantly changing lakes. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Other snapshots showed the couple swimming, soaking up the sun and singing karaoke. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Built by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the International Lunar Observatory Association in Hawaii, the telescope will take panoramic snapshots of the Milky Way rising above the southern rim of Shackleton Crater. Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 The narrative laments and emotive snapshots of Lost Weekend stick with you more than any sonic flourish or new production technique that moves her forward as an artist. Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026 The latest photo comes after Turner-Smith shared more snapshots from a recent getaway with Juno in the Caribbean earlier this month. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Today, the interiors read like snapshots of her tastes and interests over the intervening years. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshots
Noun
  • The fire was approaching Highway 1 just south of Plaskett Ridge Road, the department said in a Friday afternoon update that included several photos where flames could be seen near the pivotal scenic highway.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Crime-scene photos showed the driver’s seat reclined and pushed farther back than Jones, who stood 5 feet, 5 inches tall, would have kept it.
    Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Many shuffled between the help desk and the hospital notice board, clutching photographs and scanning injured patients' lists in the hope of finding them.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Many shuffled between the help desk and the hospital notice board, clutching photographs and scanning injured patients’ lists in the hope of finding them.
    Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Guests will be able to take some cute pics and win giveaways such as drink koozies, towels and more.
    Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Heroes alums who were not captured in pics from the reunion were Milo Ventimiglia, Kristen Bell, Ali Larter, and Tawny Cypress, among others.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Snapshots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshots. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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