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
Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Despite the less-than-picture-perfect result, Higgins hasn’t written the photo off entirely.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Here is a collection of photos from the show.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2025
The post, which shared photos of him and Mangold during Jets games as well as them on a cover of Sports Illustrated, comes after Sanchez has remained silent on social media for the past couple of weeks since his arrest.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2025
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With only years-old photos of Melodee and an allegedly uncooperative mother, officials are working with scant details about the young girl.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Despite the less-than-picture-perfect result, Higgins hasn’t written the photo off entirely.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Here is a collection of photos from the show.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2025
The post, which shared photos of him and Mangold during Jets games as well as them on a cover of Sports Illustrated, comes after Sanchez has remained silent on social media for the past couple of weeks since his arrest.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo
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Gaube’s photographs, explains Moussa, show both his interest in vernacular architecture and the penchant of Lebanese architects, designers, and builders for using thick stone and heavy wooden doors that kept interiors cool in summer and insulated in winter.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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In one room, drawers full of clippings, photographs and notes are devoted to each season, starting with the original Texans campaign in 1960.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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The pic, from director Marcel Walz and Anathema LLC, follows what happens when a carefree night of partying takes a sinister turn when a group of friends stumble upon an ancient curse and are forced to survive until dawn as a malevolent force begins hunting them.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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In that pic, Fletcher lounged on the end, giving a thumbs up.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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In that roughly 40-second snapshot, Sunderland showcase their defensive discipline, intelligence in build-up, and counter-attacking threat — none of which are new.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Her posts included black-and-white snapshots from inside the Chelsea Hotel and photos in front of NYC’s Broni & Belle Pizzeria.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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