Thesaurus results for PHOTOS

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noun

plural of photo

as in photographs

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

present tense third-person singular of photo

as in pictures

to take a photograph of photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine

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Recent Examples of photos

Noun

The fire was approaching Highway 1 just south of Plaskett Ridge Road, the department said in a Friday afternoon update that included several photos where flames could be seen near the pivotal scenic highway. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Crime-scene photos showed the driver’s seat reclined and pushed farther back than Jones, who stood 5 feet, 5 inches tall, would have kept it. — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which patrols PCH in Malibu, has also begun posting photos of the cars the department impounded for excessive speeding. — Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Aerial photos starting from the late 1940s and satellite imagery that became available in the 1970s have helped scientists map what the Arctic’s permafrost landscapes looked like in the past, including where its permafrost lakes were and were not. — Anna Liljedahl, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 For example, in August 14 satellite photos, rows of dots appear arcing around the coast of Oman through the strait of Hormuz. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 OCVarsity’s stories, scores, photos and more from the high school football games Friday. — Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026 Nearly the entire group lingers in the living room—playing chess, swapping stories, exchanging photos. — Johanna Wolfe, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026 Trees blow in the breeze, birds chirp, and the dappled sunlight kisses our skin as six of us observe the chef and snap photos during our outdoor mayonnaise-making class. — Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

Below, see some of the family photos Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo shared through the years. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 Otherwise, the impressive collection of art and photos details important periods of the former president’s life throughout the hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Mike Vrabel photos with Dianna Russini The controversy first came to light on April 7, when the New York Post published photos taken in March of Vrabel with Russini, an NFL Insider for The Athletic, at the Ambiente hotel in Sedona, Arizona. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 The family photos on the wall are more than just decorations here. — Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025

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Noun

Many shuffled between the help desk and the hospital notice board, clutching photographs and scanning injured patients' lists in the hope of finding them.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
Many shuffled between the help desk and the hospital notice board, clutching photographs and scanning injured patients’ lists in the hope of finding them.

— Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of photographs

Noun

Guests will be able to take some cute pics and win giveaways such as drink koozies, towels and more.

— Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026
Heroes alums who were not captured in pics from the reunion were Milo Ventimiglia, Kristen Bell, Ali Larter, and Tawny Cypress, among others.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of pics

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The snapshots shared on social media showed Sagal standing in front of a giant cake in what appeared to be a backyard.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026
Among the snapshots were lots of sweet moments with Turner, including photos of the actor kissing her on the cheek as the newlyweds enjoyed time together in the countryside.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026