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noun

ˈfō-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce photo (audio)
Definition of photonext
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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verb

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
Noun
Viral videos have led to outrage online, with many commenters arguing that visitors were more interested in taking photos than enjoying the mountains, Fox News Digital previously reported. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The second prosecution, which is still pending, accuses him of threatening the president in a photo of seashells posted on social media. — Nate Perez, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026 Online photos appear to show that the costumes were used again during Saturday night’s show. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 The spacecraft took hundreds of photos during this flyby, and these were the highest resolution views of Titan anyone had ever seen. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo
  1. photograph
  2. pic
  3. snapshot
Noun
  • Officials ask people to provide clear, close-up photographs with an object for scale, such as a pencil.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Its design also features family photographs, pizza-pan-inspired decor and reference to the Malnati family’s legacy and Chicago roots.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of photograph
Noun
  • In an apparent attempt to drum up excitement ahead of Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, the Falcons’ social media platforms unveiled a new profile pic that featured elements from the team’s throwback helmet.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change bantered in red carpet interviews while country star Megan Moroney popped into the party, grabbing a pic with UTA CEO David Kramer.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of pic
Noun
  • This snapshot shows the geologic feature as captured by the OLI (Operational Land Imager) aboard the Landsat 9 satellite, an Earth-observing craft that launched back in 2021.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The platform’s methodology says those years do not represent separate annual snapshots.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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