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How to use photogenic in a sentence

10 example sentences · adjective

Photogenic means generated or caused by light. Example: “The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.”

Examples of photogenic by meaning

adjectiveGenerated or caused by light.

  • The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.

adjectiveProducing or emitting light; luminescent.

  • The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room.

adjectiveLooking good when photographed.

  • The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face.
  • Despite being compellingly photogenic, many eagles are difficult photographic targets, particularly when there is bright sunlight.2021, Peter Cavanagh, “1. Eagles”, in 100 Flying Birds: Photographing the Mechanics of Flight, →ISBN, page 17

More sentences with photogenic

  • Photogenic as a Hollywood ace, he and his B-17s became standard fare in newsreels.1943 April 26, “D.S.M to Olds”, in Time. From the entry standard fare
  • One recent "Overheard of the Week" encapsulates foodstagram culture, as one friend remarks to her breakfast companion: "Get the toast, it's more photogenic."2014, Michelle Salzman Boston, "Foodstagram", USC Dornsife Magazine (David and Dana Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences), Fall…. From the entry foodstagram
  • "They seem to think I'm photogenic." Be that as it may, and Rollins surely is a striking figure, his music and only his music matters.2005 June 23, Mark Miller, “No rest for this elder statesman of jazz”, in The Globe and Mail, Toronto, Canada, page R3. From the entry be that as it may
  • A tree-lined country road in Chaochou Township, Pingtung County has become both a popular site for residents to cycle and stroll as well as a photogenic tourist attraction.2021 April 25, George Liao, “Tree-lined country road in southern Taiwan becomes popular destination”, in Taiwan News, archived from the…. From the entry Chaochou
  • Freakshakes were invented in Australia, but have become increasingly popular in the UK in recent years and with their photogenic qualities are a popular posting on social media.2018 November 12, “Call for UK ban on 'grotesquely sugary' freakshakes”, in BBC, archived from the original on 13 Nov 2018. From the entry freakshake
  • The best-protected species are the big, peaceful filter feeders, the basking shark and particularly the whale shark, with its photogenic polka dots and mysterious long-range migration patterns.2015, Theo Tait, ‘Don't wear yum-yum yellow’, London Review of Books, volume 34, number 15. From the entry filter feeder

Meaning of photogenic

  1. adjective Generated or caused by light.
  2. adjective Producing or emitting light; luminescent.
  3. adjective Looking good when photographed.

Full definition of photogenic

Questions about photogenic in a sentence

How do you use photogenic in a sentence?
Photogenic is used as an adjective. For example: “The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.”
What is a short sentence with photogenic?
“The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face.”
What does photogenic mean?
Photogenic means generated or caused by light.

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