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
Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 2 June 2025
And then, in close-up, a bulldozer turns over rubble, and a family photograph is glimpsed in the debris, a tattered symbol of what has been lost.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 25 May 2025
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Greenpeace activists were photographed stealing a wax statue of French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris in an act of protest against the country’s business ties with Russia.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
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Noun
The earlier photograph had the American flag in the background, while Mr. Trump is featured in front of a black backdrop in the newer version.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 2 June 2025
And then, in close-up, a bulldozer turns over rubble, and a family photograph is glimpsed in the debris, a tattered symbol of what has been lost.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 25 May 2025
Verb
They also were photographed together again in May, holding hands while taking a walk together in New York City.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Greenpeace activists were photographed stealing a wax statue of French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris in an act of protest against the country’s business ties with Russia.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photograph
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2025
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Take photos so you can be properly compensated for damages when filing an insurance claim.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Eleven wore a white tulle dress and an adorable daisy-chain headband in some of the photos, pictured all around her party.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Elon Musk reacts during a press event with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025.—
Lora Kolodny,Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
5 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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“Photograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photograph. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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