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noun

ˈfō-(ˌ)tō

Definition of photo

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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The gray 2006 Honda Accord was badly damaged but landed upright on a rocky beach, according to photos from the scene. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 In one photo, Deveraux stood between his two parents, who smiled in front of an archaeological site. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Officials opposed appearing in the traditional G20 family photo with Russia, which was ultimately taken without Siluanov present. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 See photos of some of Veder's works throughout his AP career. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo

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The lawsuit further alleged that Trader Joe’s put its crustless PB&Js peanut in packaging that too closely resembled the coloring of an Uncrustables box and featured a similar photograph of a sandwich with a bite taken out of one side.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Reddington showed the jury a photograph of the Clancy family, looking happy, and a second one of Lindsay Clancy in the hospital.

— Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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Hathaway’s addition comes after Paramount tapped Jonathan Levine to direct, hence fast-tracking the pic as Cruise’s next project.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
Bianca Maria Roiu said demand was apparent months before release when the pic’s screenings at Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest sold out within minutes.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

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