as in photograph
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
an album of wedding photos
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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine
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Recent Examples of photo
Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Of the 19, who have been collectively charged with 85 felonies and 8 misdemeanors, three sent nude photos to the undercover detectives, seven are married and three are military veterans.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Last year's picture day was different, however, as the mom of two says Emma was happy to pose for the photos.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Making your own memories is super-easy with this portable photo printer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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The market had been in operation for over a year when photo was taken.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Of the 19, who have been collectively charged with 85 felonies and 8 misdemeanors, three sent nude photos to the undercover detectives, seven are married and three are military veterans.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Last year's picture day was different, however, as the mom of two says Emma was happy to pose for the photos.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Making your own memories is super-easy with this portable photo printer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo
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Attendees would have received copies to deepen the bonds created by the affair, not unlike how people today cherish photographs of their encounters with celebrities and politicians.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Britain’s Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a photograph of themselves with their three children to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Along with his back-to-back Academy Awards for the 1980 Star Wars sequel and 1981’s Indiana Jones pic and 1994 Keanu Reeves-Sandra Bullock actioner, Maslow scored noms for Dune (1984), Waterworld (1995), Twister (1996) and U-571 (2000).—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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The pic screened during the opening weekend of FICG, capped by a posthumous tribute to the director who passed last November 2025.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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This was a snapshot of the 2026 Orioles — tantalizing upside, frustrating downside, and now even more pressure on an underwhelming rotation.—
Josh Tolentino,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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That snapshot described above, with the mezcal, bare feet, and crashing waves?—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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