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
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photographic images of the galaxy
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
Now in its 18th year, the Professional Sony World Photography competition rewards outstanding series of work, both for their original approach and photographic execution.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
For example, the 16e supports Apple's photographic styles, but not as many.
—PCMAG, 27 Feb. 2025
This black-and-white photographic print from the Naperville Heritage Society collection shows Lillian Grace Avery, a Naperville resident and the nation’s first Medicare beneficiary, signing government forms while recovering from minor surgery at Edward Hospital in Naperville on July 1, 1966.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Photographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photographic. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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