photogenic
adjective
pho·to·ge·nic
ˌfō-tə-ˈje-nik 
-ˈjē-
-ˈjē-
1
: produced or precipitated by light
photogenic dermatitis
2
: producing or generating light : phosphorescent
photogenic bacteria
3
: suitable for being photographed especially because of visual appeal
a photogenic smile
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She's a very photogenic child.
This is the city's most photogenic park.
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Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The analysis ranked the 100 largest American cities based on their performances in three categories: photogenic proposal spots, shopping for proposals, and romantic experiences and ambiance.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025
Steering federal dollars to a personal network of developers and politicians
His backstory and history with Trump: Scott Turner is the kind of photogenic, charismatic showman who gets handed microphones and jobs in public speaking — a natural segue from a career as a professional athlete.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Jan. 2025
The city boasts a handful of very photogenic attractions, especially come fall time, including the London Eye, Big Ben, and the Tower of London.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Photogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photogenic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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photogenic
adjective
pho·to·ge·nic
ˌfōt-ə-ˈjen-ik
-ˈjēn-
-ˈjēn-
: suitable for being photographed : likely to photograph well
a photogenic child
Medical Definition
photogenic
adjective
pho·to·gen·ic
ˌfōt-ə-ˈjen-ik
1
: produced or precipitated by light
photogenic epilepsy
photogenic dermatitis
2
: producing or generating light : phosphorescent
photogenic bacteria
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