daguerreotypes

plural of daguerreotype
as in photographs
an old type of photographic image that was made on a piece of silver or a piece of copper covered in silver The exhibit includes a series of fascinating daguerreotypes from the Civil War.

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Noun
  • Since the 2010s, however, his photographs have started to appear with greater frequency and impact in small exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest, earning Matsura an ever-widening circle of admiration and appreciation.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The winning photographs were selected from more than 5,800 spectacular entries submitted by astrophotographers hailing from over 60 countries.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • This model even makes use of the bed frame itself, lining one of the support posts with cork to serve as a pinboard to display photos and memorable trinkets.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.
    Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Daguerreotypes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daguerreotypes. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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