photog

noun

fə-ˈtäg How to pronounce photog (audio)
Definition of photognext
as in photographer
one who takes photographs my friend's a photog for that supermarket tabloid

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Recent Examples of photog With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms. — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025 Rosenthal appeared to shoot a look at the photog, Scott Paulus, and then shook his head before returning to his post to continue the interview. — Mike Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025 Possibly embarrassed or determined to piss Denzel off some more, the photog laughed in the moment. — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 May 2025 How about the photogs who break their asses and easily could have taken every one of those shots? — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for photog
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photographer
Noun
  • Well, in 2026 the Hunter's Moon certainly succeeded in captivating the imagination and attention of photographers, who snapped the lunar disk alongside magnificent natural vistas, glowing cityscapes and ancient wonders.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Lauren Jones, a photographer from Savannah, Georgia, told Glamour that after acne-like rashes appeared on her cheeks, her esthetician instructed her to wash only with cold water and her hands for four weeks.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Photog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photog. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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