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
Brayden Garcia
july 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
There are red arrows drawn on photos of chain link fences and drab village streets, warning me not to go left at the soccer field, but bear right across the highway.
—Rebecca Chace
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
The brothers’ numbers were also featured on the socks of Joyce, his groomsmen and the newlyweds’ fathers — who wore custom suits with photos of the two brothers in the jacket lining.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
These relationships are a defining ethos of her petite market, with its vintage photos and racks of boil spice and fish jerky.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
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Noun
The pair, who play a couple on the Paramount+ show, were seen posing for a photo inside the store.
—Brayden Garcia
july 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
There are red arrows drawn on photos of chain link fences and drab village streets, warning me not to go left at the soccer field, but bear right across the highway.
—Rebecca Chace
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
The brothers’ numbers were also featured on the socks of Joyce, his groomsmen and the newlyweds’ fathers — who wore custom suits with photos of the two brothers in the jacket lining.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
These relationships are a defining ethos of her petite market, with its vintage photos and racks of boil spice and fish jerky.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo
Noun
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It’s based on a photograph from 1942 of a man named Edward Atkinson, taken by Calvin Facton.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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The photographs put a face to each victim and the flowers represent their lives.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The pic hopes to be boosted by positive word of mouth and enjoy a long run.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025
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Also baring some skin with another swimwear pic, the businesswoman wore a navy blue triangle bikini top, teaming the look with a pair of light blue drawstring shorts, which were high-waisted.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Here’s a snapshot of the action prior to the opening bell in New York: S&P 500 futures were down 0.7% this morning after the index hit another all-time high yesterday, closing up 0.27% at 6,280.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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The 9-inch HD screen is clear enough for cartoons or casual browsing, and the 8MP rear camera works fine for quick snapshots.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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