photographic
adjective
pho·to·graph·ic
ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-fik 
1
: relating to, obtained by, or used in photography
2
: representing nature and human beings with the exactness of a photograph
3
: capable of retaining vivid impressions
a photographic memory
Examples of photographic in a Sentence
photographic images of the galaxy
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Throughout much of the 1960s, MacGraw spent years working at Harper's Bazaar magazine as a photographic assistant and, later, at Vogue as model and stylist.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
And because the find predated the advent of digital cameras and drones, limited photographic evidence remains for paleontologists to study further.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Among the products that can emit dangerous levels of formaldehyde in these scenarios, according to the report, are automotive-care products like car waxes, along with crafting supplies, ink and toner, photographic supplies and fabrics, building materials, textiles and leather goods.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 3 Jan. 2025
Black-and-white photographic evidence shows a different stallion many decades ago.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
And because the find predated the advent of digital cameras and drones, limited photographic evidence remains for paleontologists to study further.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Among the products that can emit dangerous levels of formaldehyde in these scenarios, according to the report, are automotive-care products like car waxes, along with crafting supplies, ink and toner, photographic supplies and fabrics, building materials, textiles and leather goods.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 3 Jan. 2025
Black-and-white photographic evidence shows a different stallion many decades ago.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
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photographic
adjective
pho·to·graph·ic
ˌfōt-ə-ˈgraf-ik
1
: relating to, obtained by, or used in photography
photographic supplies
2
: capable of remembering details exactly
a photographic memory
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