tintypes

noun

plural of tintype
as in daguerreotypes

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  1. daguerreotypes
  2. photographs
  3. photos
  4. snapshots
  5. prints
Noun
  • The Art Nouveau furniture, the 18th-century Worcester porcelain, and the photography collection (with daguerreotypes, Civil War albumen prints, 20th-century images, and portraits) all beg for your attention.
    — Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Staring back in the daguerreotypes was Renty, who appeared to be about 70 at the time.
    — Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2023
Definition of daguerreotypes
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
  • Moving behind some chamisa brush, the coyote was clear enough for the eye to see but elusive on camera; the photographs looked like Cubist art.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of photographs
Noun
  • Hence, a documentary on the DVD release that veers into the history behind the archival photos.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The book, written by journalist Fred Pessaro, contains exclusive photos, artwork, and interviews with bands that the label launched, including Tripp, Backtrack, Terror, Speed, End It, and Scowl.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of photos
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 snapshots
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 film moves between woodblock prints, ink painting and vivid color.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of prints
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