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
Because your aura color can be considered a snapshot of specific moments of your life, Boettcher says capturing energetic shifts along your journey can give you a better sense.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
While Alcaraz was oscillating between the sublime and the absurd on court against Daniel Altmaier at the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco, the streaming company put out a snapshot of the series on YouTube.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Tests on this wood can offer a snapshot of the past environment at the time.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
This is another snapshot of this disproportionate relationship with the United States.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
While Alcaraz was oscillating between the sublime and the absurd on court against Daniel Altmaier at the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco, the streaming company put out a snapshot of the series on YouTube.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Tests on this wood can offer a snapshot of the past environment at the time.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
This is another snapshot of this disproportionate relationship with the United States.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapshot
Noun
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Bitcoin Depot also emailed photos of several types of warnings.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the Oval Office, a photo of Francis was mixed in with those of family members on Biden’s desk.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Another lawsuit, from the state of Maine, lists and provides photographs of a litany of internal industry documents showing industry knowledge of the threat of climate change.—
Hannah Wiseman,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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To receive the free replacement, consumers must go to Casely's website and fill out an online form and other requirements and specific instructions which include uploading photographs of their device.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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In its second weekend — after another week of dire economic news and volatility, along with Trump hitting the pause button on tariffs — the pic grossed a huge $78.5 million over the April 11-13 frame in North America.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Keep scrolling and shop our favorite pics, starting at just $8.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapshot. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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