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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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verb

as in to photo
to take a photograph of we've been photographing the baby virtually nonstop

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Noun
Campbell first applied for a passport under Coffman's name in 1984 and renewed it multiple times, always providing a photograph of himself and his current address, prosecutors allege. Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025 The third photograph was of a female at the bank teller’s window who appeared to match Thompson’s driver’s license photo, according to the warrant affidavit. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
The actor, 52, was photographed alongside his 12-year-old son Samuel as the two enjoyed a night out together at the Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 27. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025 The couple was last photographed together on March 28, 2024, at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Santa Fe. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for photograph
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Noun
  • Per her Club Shay Shay interview, a photo with Drake allegedly served as a catalyst to the breakup.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Pierre shared the same photos on his Instagram page, but did not add any caption.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Hackman was pictured holding onto Arakawa's arm as the pair grabbed lunch together at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Santa Fe.
    Sharareh Drury, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Vivienne appeared to be having fun with her friend, as she was pictured laughing and sticking her tongue out.
    Effie Orfanides, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The lineup includes a tray, pillows, glasses, cocktail pics, appetizer plates, and a lotus candle holder.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Mindy Kaling was among the first to arrive for the red carpet, snapping pics in front of a replicated storefront with Jagannathan and Jenni Konner, executive producer for Deli Boys; Saeed, Nora Silver, Nisha Ganatra and showrunner Michelle Nader were also all in attendance.
    Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Like many organizations, any snapshot of our efforts will show short-term and longer-term projects in various stages of progress.
    Bree Carriglio, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Since that snapshot, Florida suffered an upset loss to Georgia, and Houston kept rolling with two wins, including a huge one at Texas Tech.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 2 Mar. 2025

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“Photograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photograph. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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