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 Composed of 160 photographs taken across the past seven decades by 118 photographers, the show suggests the jobs, romances, family life, and lazy afternoons that could have been his. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 This restriction made photographs of Nusra fighters all the more valuable—which made some photographers try to sneak images from their fixers’ cars. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Views here are some of the best in the Greek seas, and photographers clamor for just the right angle. — Rick Steves, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 One of the most influential fashion photographers of his generation, Lindbergh, who died in 2019 at the age of 74, helped usher in the era of the supermodel with his striking black-and-white portraits. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 One place close to the city of Victoria, which is at the island’s southern tip, is The Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada and a place whose blooms inspire photographers. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 The annual awards celebrate Local 600 publicists, unit still photographers, outstanding 2025 TV and film publicity campaigns, and the year’s best entertainment journalists. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 Carson and Guillermo stepped onto the dance floor with sunglasses and A-list celebrity swagger as flashes from mock photographers filled the introduction. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026 There is new photography by Chris Rhodes and Edward Rollitt, while guest artists, designers, photographers, cooks and collectors have been invited to share their work, tables and objects that matter to them. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photographers
  1. shooters
  2. photogs
Noun
  • After all, Thompson is one of the best three-point shooters in NBA history.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Peterson used screen names of mass shooters, including the name of the gunman who killed students at Sandy Hook Elementary School and the man who killed movie-goers in Aurora, Colorado.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 16 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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