microfilm

[mahy-kruh-film] / ˈmaɪ krəˌfɪlm /

NOUN

photograph

Synonyms

STRONGEST

image likeness photo picture portrait print snapshot

STRONG

Photostat Polaroid blowup mug negative pic pix positive shot slide snap transparency

WEAK

Kodachrome Kodak close-up pinup

VERB

photograph

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capture illustrate print reproduce shoot

STRONG

Photostat cinematize copy film get lens mug photo picture record roll snap snapshot take turn

WEAK

capture on film get a likeness get a shot make a picture photoengrave

Antonyms

STRONG

fail lose misunderstand

Example Sentences

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The records, seized by American troops after the Nazis were defeated in World War II, had previously only been available on microfilm.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

In 1994, they were handed over to the German Federal Archives and microfilm copies were sent to the US National Archives in Washington DC.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Thanks to “Cosmic Music,” anyone interested in her life and work doesn’t have to go comb through microfilm or ancient magazines to learn more about this unbelievably accomplished and completely fascinating human being.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

“The A.I. is not going to go and get microfilm, I can tell you that.”

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2025

She returned the box of microfilm to the front desk, thanked the librarian, and walked home in the April sunshine.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

microfilm

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