as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
fans excitedly took snapshots of the rock star as he dashed into the hotel
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Recent Examples of snapshot
Zegler also posted a blurry snapshot that appeared to show her and Louis-Fernand embracing as the 18th photo in her carousel.
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 July 2025
Now the gap has been shortened to eight million years, thanks to this new snapshot of life around streams during a time when small, fuzzy dinosaurs ran through forests of towering conifers.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
Scroll down to explore snapshots of SWV’s most iconic looks through the years, get inspired by their signature style, and add a touch of their effortless cool to your wardrobe.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 3 July 2025
Here’s a snapshot of the action prior to the opening bell in New York:
S&P 500 futures rose 0.37% this morning, premarket.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 30 June 2025
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 July 2025
Now the gap has been shortened to eight million years, thanks to this new snapshot of life around streams during a time when small, fuzzy dinosaurs ran through forests of towering conifers.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
Scroll down to explore snapshots of SWV’s most iconic looks through the years, get inspired by their signature style, and add a touch of their effortless cool to your wardrobe.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 3 July 2025
Here’s a snapshot of the action prior to the opening bell in New York:
S&P 500 futures rose 0.37% this morning, premarket.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshot
Noun
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Mendoza was seen smirking in his arrest photo, seeming to be unfazed by his capture.—
Stepheny Price , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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These relationships are a defining ethos of her petite market, with its vintage photos and racks of boil spice and fish jerky.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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
Noun
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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
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshot. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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