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stock photo

American  
[stahk foh-toh] / ˈstɑk ˈfoʊ toʊ /

noun

plural

stock photos
  1. a photograph, often of a generic subject, which has been made available for use by others.


Example Sentences

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He explained that a single stock photo of a woman, taken by Brazilian photographer Matheus Ferrero, had been used repeatedly across multiple voter entries under different names.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Sheehy’s campaign changed the one stock photo to another stock photo, which was actually taken in Montana, very quickly.

From Slate • Jul. 15, 2023

Some researchers suspect Bogner or someone close to him is also behind a pro-GISAID Twitter account from Helse Sanning, who calls herself “Protective mom, lover of science,” and in her bio uses a stock photo.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 19, 2023

The latest complaint includes a declaration from art director Robert Fisher, describing a stock photo he used for a mockup for the "Nevermind" cover that depicted a different baby and did not show his penis.

From Reuters • Jan. 13, 2022

The glasses of water with lemon appear to be a stock photo.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2022

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