as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
the old photograph was faded but still clear enough to make out
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Recent Examples of photograph
Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
This photograph taken in Davos on January 22, 2025 shows the logo of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Kate was photographed speaking with hospital staff and chemotherapy patients during what was described as a surprise visit to the Marsden, where she’s taken on a role as joint patron to promote groundbreaking cancer research and patient wellbeing.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Sporting a long beard and hair, Packer is seen in one photograph on a cellphone as other people assemble behind him on the steps of the Capitol.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
This photograph taken in Davos on January 22, 2025 shows the logo of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Bezos’ tech-CEO colleague Mark Zuckerberg also didn’t seem to mind, as he was photographed enjoying a glance at Sanchez’s chest, the Daily Beast said.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Kate was photographed speaking with hospital staff and chemotherapy patients during what was described as a surprise visit to the Marsden, where she’s taken on a role as joint patron to promote groundbreaking cancer research and patient wellbeing.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photograph
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In honor of the official kickoff of football season in August 2024, Patrick's mom, Randi Mahomes, shared a rare throwback photo of her and Brittany sitting in the bleachers during one of the quarterback's high school games in Texas.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The woman says she was eventually permitted to use her cell phone and text family members, who sent her a photo of her Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB), and she was then allowed to leave, Hatathlie said.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Elliotte smiled wide for the camera, while Bennett was pictured crying.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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His most expensive sale came on Jan. 17, when his 1999 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor rookie numbered to 25 with a PSA 8 grade and a population count of only one (pictured above) sold for $3,500.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Brown sees work on popcorn franchise pics as akin to estate planning for actors.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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In a world where every social media pic is photo-tuned to the point of abstraction, of course there’s a facility that exists just for young people to manufacture false impressions of their own lives.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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According to a snapshot of the plan’s former webpage, the initiative intended in part to improve college access, affordability and completion for underserved students.—
Annie Ma,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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This one dwells on a more private image, a family snapshot, and on the elusive emotions and memories that live inside it.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Photograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photograph. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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