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stock photo

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[stahk foh-toh] / ˈstɑk ˈfoʊ toʊ /

noun

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


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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

What he seemed certain of is that it’s better than signing up for a stock photo shoot, something he did during the pandemic, while work was slow.

From Slate Jun. 4, 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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