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Noun
We gave them a framed family photo for their anniversary.
You aren't allowed to take photos inside the theater.
Verb
photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
Her words captioned a photo of the movie’s cast, including her costars Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, standing together at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
In a blog post complete with a photo comparison of a regular cupcake and a jar version, the TSA backed the agent’s call, arguing that frosting was a gel and therefore fell under the 3.4-ounce rule.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
And here’s the kicker: Those photos were AP photos, credited to Nick Út.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
Her words captioned a photo of the movie’s cast, including her costars Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, standing together at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Equally thrilling for the faithful will be photo evidence of George and Andrew going caroling in disguise.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
In a blog post complete with a photo comparison of a regular cupcake and a jar version, the TSA backed the agent’s call, arguing that frosting was a gel and therefore fell under the 3.4-ounce rule.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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