snapshot
noun
snap·shot
ˈsnap-ˌshät 
1
: a casual photograph made typically by an amateur with a small handheld camera
2
: an impression or view of something brief or transitory
a snapshot of life back then
Examples of snapshot in a Sentence
fans excitedly took snapshots of the rock star as he dashed into the hotel
Recent Examples on the Web
In the snapshot, the expectant mom teamed a pair of blue jeans with a cropped black top and a beige shirt jacket.
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Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
An investigative snapshot of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Columbia University.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024
In other snapshots, Swift could be seen sewing in a vintage University of Kansas sweater and showing off a pickleball 'fit with a Kansas City Chiefs racket.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2024
The motif of windows as a snapshot of other lives is never overplayed.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
At some point, my India trips started to feel like snapshots of loss.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Artifact Uprising Hardcover Photo Book $59 A thoughtful way to organize all your special snapshots in one spot, a photo book is sure to be cherished and prominently displayed in the grandparents' home.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
Jenner shared a carousel of images throughout their time together, which included snapshots of their baby photos and moments from various family events.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
In these snapshots from the Gaza Strip, Palestinian women are holding families and communities together.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
An investigative snapshot of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Columbia University.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024
In other snapshots, Swift could be seen sewing in a vintage University of Kansas sweater and showing off a pickleball 'fit with a Kansas City Chiefs racket.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2024
The motif of windows as a snapshot of other lives is never overplayed.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
At some point, my India trips started to feel like snapshots of loss.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Artifact Uprising Hardcover Photo Book $59 A thoughtful way to organize all your special snapshots in one spot, a photo book is sure to be cherished and prominently displayed in the grandparents' home.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
Jenner shared a carousel of images throughout their time together, which included snapshots of their baby photos and moments from various family events.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
In these snapshots from the Gaza Strip, Palestinian women are holding families and communities together.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Snapshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapshot. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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snapshot
noun
snap·shot
ˈsnap-ˌshät
: a photograph taken usually with a small hand-held camera
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