paparazzi

Definition of paparazzinext
plural of paparazzo
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Noun
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales tapped one of their go-to photographers, Matt Porteous, to get behind the camera for the shoot.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The Butler incident, which unfolded on camera in front of thousands of ordinary witnesses, as well as reporters and photographers from major news organizations, didn’t seem to leave much room for speculation about what had happened.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Paparazzi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paparazzi. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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