telephoto

noun

Definition of telephotonext
as in photo

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Recent Examples of telephoto The phone has a 48MP Fusion Main camera with 2x optical-quality telephoto capability and a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 There are only two rear-facing sensors, a 48MP primary that lacks the adjustable aperture of the new iPhone 18 Pro, as well as a 12MP with 2x telephoto zoom. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 Why not try to capture the moon using a DSLR camera and a telephoto lens when the Harvest Moon rises and in the weeks that follow to track how the shifting shadows alter its appearance? — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Super stylish thing there although a bit difficult at this (telephoto-lens) distance to get a feel for the dimensions of the piece. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for telephoto
Recent Examples of Synonyms for telephoto
  1. photo
  2. photograph
  3. pic
  4. snapshot
  5. print
Noun
  • In this photo illustration, the logo of company Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is displayed on a smartphone in front of abstract background on computer screen.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Police posted a photo on social media Sunday to alert residents to the incident and to advise them to check any candy their children had collected.
    — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of photo
Noun
  • The Clinton library houses 78 million pages of official records, 20 million emails, and two million photographs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The endless snapshots of parties, wallpaper covered in butts, the many photographs of Kate Moss, videos of fashion shows, enlarged ad campaign stills—very little of it is good.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of photograph
Noun
  • The pic world premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Simon Cowell is soaking up the sun with family in beach pics snapped two months after his back surgery.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of pic
Noun
  • Unlike cheap novelty lasers, the Pococo relies on swappable, scientifically accurate optical discs to cast high-fidelity snapshots of the cosmos across your walls and ceiling.
    — Paul Brett, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The endless snapshots of parties, wallpaper covered in butts, the many photographs of Kate Moss, videos of fashion shows, enlarged ad campaign stills—very little of it is good.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of snapshot
Noun
  • Cabins away from the main house are rustic but comfortable, with Audubon prints, Native American artifacts, and William Morris wallpaper.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The company capitalized on the ballet flat craze by offering the popular style in a full spectrum of colors, prints and customizable options.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of print

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“Telephoto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telephoto. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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