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
That’s only a snapshot of Bregman’s hot start, which may not be sustainable.
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Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In just a few seconds, the powerful instrument captures hundreds of images through the different filters and combines them into a three-dimensional snapshot.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
Overall, the Journey Book provided a visual snapshot of this collective work happening citywide.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
On Friday, April 18, the official POTUS and White House Instagram accounts shared a joint post featuring a snapshot of the vocally Libertarian actor, 55, and the president, 78, in the Oval Office together.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In just a few seconds, the powerful instrument captures hundreds of images through the different filters and combines them into a three-dimensional snapshot.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
Overall, the Journey Book provided a visual snapshot of this collective work happening citywide.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
On Friday, April 18, the official POTUS and White House Instagram accounts shared a joint post featuring a snapshot of the vocally Libertarian actor, 55, and the president, 78, in the Oval Office together.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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This photo provided by Guinness World Records shows Pearl, the world's shortest living dog, with Reginald, the world's tallest living dog, both certified by Guinness World Records, during a playdate in Idaho Falls, Idaho, April 5, 2025.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Harriet and Nina are picking out photos to show the commissioners at the parole hearing.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Share Old Memories One sentimental way to share family memories is by looking through old photographs or home movies.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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As for the court action, Williamson said in late March that the plaintiffs failed to provide enough evidence, such as photographs and videos, to corroborate their testimony, according to the transcript.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
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Horror veteran David Dastmalchian co-stars in the pic, produced by Mucho Mas Media and Jon Silk.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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As this story went to press, the pic’s critics score on Rotten Tomatoes was a promising 89 percent fresh with only 98 reviews posted.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshot. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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