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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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They discussed the affordability crisis in America's most expensive city and smiled side by side for a photo op.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

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

In video of the interaction, published Monday by TMZ, the musician poses with a supposed fan for a photo op.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir