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snapshot

noun

ˈsnap-ˌshät

Definition of snapshot

as in photo

a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera fans excitedly took snapshots of the rock star as he dashed into the hotel

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Recent Examples of snapshot 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 Lists are but a snapshot of an editor’s year in dining to help guide readers to their next meal. — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026 Like other studies, the Park Service’s samples were snapshots taken in gargantuan, constantly changing lakes. — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Other snapshots showed the couple swimming, soaking up the sun and singing karaoke. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snapshot

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After the pair released the duet, Carpenter thanked the country star for her involvement and shared behind-the-scenes photos from the music video.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
To be sure, there are echoes of Renaissance imagery in some of the photos.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of 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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