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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Noun
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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
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Investigators also found on Hughes’ digital devices hundreds of videos and photographs of females from the ages of 5 to 55 in various public places in Colfax.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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Both Gere and the activist were photographed smiling for the pic, as their two sons had their backs turned to the camera, showing off their matching Open Arms merch with a pup behind them all.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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In a related sale, Neon acquired Sirat for North America, and will release the pic later this year in theaters.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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