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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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He was skeptical, the congressman said, that it would be nothing more than a "photo op."

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Influencers looking for a perfect photo op competed against tiger moms hoping that a glimpse of the robot-powered assembly lines might inspire their kids to pursue tech careers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 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

During a brief and somewhat chaotic photo op, more questions were shouted, including one in Russian about whether Putin would be ready to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky for a trilateral summit.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir