photo op

NOUN

media event

Synonyms

WEAK

nonevent photo opportunity pseudo-event

NOUN

photo opportunity

Synonyms

WEAK

media event media happening nonevent press opportunity pseudo-event staged media event staged public event

Example Sentences

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A few plane orders might make for a great photo op, but the real conversation is just getting started.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“As you can see, everyone’s loving it. Everyone’s getting a photo op standing in front of it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Unsettled, they tried to rush out after the event but were corralled to flank Gorka in a photo op.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

She just spoke on how they came onto the boat, they threw food at her and took pictures for the photo op.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2025

But this time I had to hang around for a photo op.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir