photographic
adjective
pho·to·graph·ic
ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-fik 
1
: relating to, obtained by, or used in photography
2
: representing nature and human beings with the exactness of a photograph
3
: capable of retaining vivid impressions
a photographic memory
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photographic images of the galaxy
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Robert Alan Grand, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The British composer Cyril Scott sent a condolence card with a brooding photographic portrait attached.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
What’s incredibly surprising is that some of the most outrageously hard-to-believe tall tales included are the ones backed with photographic evidence.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Integrating such technology could elevate the iPhone’s photographic capabilities to meet consumer demand for versatile camera systems.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Photographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photographic. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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photographic
adjective
pho·to·graph·ic
ˌfōt-ə-ˈgraf-ik
1
: relating to, obtained by, or used in photography
photographic supplies
2
: capable of remembering details exactly
a photographic memory
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