photographers

noun

plural of photographer
as in shooters
one who takes photographs we'll need to choose a photographer for the wedding

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Recent Examples of photographers The star wore a black-and-white polka dot minidress by La Roxx, sheer tights, black pumps and black sunglasses, giving photographers a good look at her engagement ring by holding her hand up to show off her large oval diamond. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 Hawkes suggests reaching out to student photographers and offering a free meal in exchange for content, or turning to YouTube tutorials for a DIY approach. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Some photographers can substitute a sunrise shoot elsewhere in Cappadocia or reschedule for another morning. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 Instead, Hopkins advised her small business owners without the budgets for professional photographers or designers to instead opt for smaller scale illustrations or even to take their own photos on smartphones, if need be. — David MacK, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Local photographers captured the cutouts in destinations like London, New Delhi, Shanghai, Cairo and Rio de Janeiro. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 But there are many luxury hotels on the different islands that offer a bit more privacy, away from the frenzy of the festival and photographers. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Advertisement Parton poses for press photographers at a Tokyo press conference ahead of a Japan tour, July 23, 1979. — Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 The Star-Telegram is the only media outlet that covers TCU athletics on a full-time basis, including photographers and columnists. — Jim Barnes august 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographers
  1. shooters
  2. photogs
Noun
  • Authorities said that Abdullah, 51, opened fire at the gunmen, and that Kaziha, 78, and Awad, 57, drew the attention of the shooters back out into the parking lot.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Just before midnight on the 5400 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue, police sources said a pair of unknown shooters dressed in all black and ski masks shot at the gathering from across the street, and that someone from the crowd returned fire.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of shooters
Noun
  • Many pro photogs still want a small camera for everyday carry and travel, while Gen Z and older members of Gen Alpha are ditching phones for disconnected devices.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
  • With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of photogs

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“Photographers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photographers. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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