as in photograph
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
an album of wedding photos
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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine
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Recent Examples of photo
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 May 2025
In the sweet photo, Alec could be seen holding up his granddaughter Holland as the two smiled together in a rare photo.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 May 2025
Marquez often shared photos of herself modeling and traveling.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Based on a photo of the device producing the error, the AI agent determines it’s broken, confirms the warranty and purchases a replacement.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Store insurance policies, photos of your home and its contents and other important papers in a safe place, in electronic files and/or share copies with family members.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 May 2025
In the sweet photo, Alec could be seen holding up his granddaughter Holland as the two smiled together in a rare photo.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 May 2025
Marquez often shared photos of herself modeling and traveling.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Based on a photo of the device producing the error, the AI agent determines it’s broken, confirms the warranty and purchases a replacement.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Riot Grrrl band Emily’s Sassy Lime will have an installation of archival music videos, photographs, zines and more from the 1990s; recent teenage punk band the Linda Lindas, who draw inspiration from Emily’s Sassy Lime, will also present their music videos, drawings and props.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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The book includes lots of maps, photographs, drawings and diagrams to illustrate the regions and concepts that Professor Williams discusses in the text.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The studio’s live-action division also continues to develop projects including action thriller Seventeen; Crumble, to be written and directed by Brian Duffield, with Phil Lord and Chris Miller producing; and an untitled pic marking the directorial debut of Dune scribe Jon Spaihts.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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This set of sheets also comes in 21 colorways to bring your inspo pics to life, but move fast, these sell out quickly.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 June 2025
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The slideshow also features snapshots from Wagner and St. John's wedding, including one capturing the newlyweds preparing to cut their cake.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Celebrating British seaside holidays, this playful exhibition at Hove Museum of Creativity pairs Martin Parr’s iconic Last Resort images with JJ Waller’s vivid snapshots of life on the Sussex coast.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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