photo opportunity

noun

: a situation or event that lends itself to and is often arranged expressly for the taking of pictures that give favorable publicity to the individuals photographed

Examples of photo opportunity in a Sentence

The mayor's visit to the hospital was a good photo opportunity.
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Sources with knowledge of the FIFA Congress arrangements, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, told The Athletic that a photo opportunity involving Rajoub and Suliman was pre-planned before the night. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026 Other draft events at Point State Park include an autograph stage, a field goal challenge, an NFL shop and photo opportunities with the Steelers' Vince Lombardi Trophies. Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 During the Honorary Starters ceremony in 2021, Wayne sparked criticism after holding up a box of OnCore golf balls during a photo opportunity with Lee Elder, a Black golfer who broke the tournament's color barrier in 1975. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026 The Superman walkthrough experience will include photo opportunities, games, practical sets, animatronic figures and movie props from the 2025 film. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo opportunity

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photo opportunity was in 1952

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“Photo opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20opportunity. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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