holographic

adjective

ho·​lo·​graph·​ic ˌhō-lə-ˈgra-fik  ˌhä- 

1

: of, relating to, or being a hologram

holographic displays

Daryl Hall says the large, garish holographic photo of Martin and Lewis that he displays in his otherwise rustic farmhouse appeals to his "perverse sense of humor."

—Steve Dougherty

… the latter includes a way-cool, digital-face wristwatch with a holographic image of Pinocchio …

—Steve Daly

2

or less commonly holograph

ˈhō-lə-ˌgraf    ˈhä- 

of a document : written entirely in the handwriting of its author

Even when a holographic "codicil" appeared on the same page as the typewritten will, both were allowed …

—William M. McGovern, Jr. et al.

The prose of the holograph letters … is reproduced faithfully with all its idiosyncrasies of spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure …

—John P. Sisk

holographically

ˌhō-lə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē 

ˌhä-

adverb

… systems that store data as holographically recorded images …

—PC Today

Examples of holographic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rounding out the new offerings is a LV Baume that is meant to add a holographic shimmer to the lips, either over an existing product or shining on its own. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

As John walks several miles to catch up to Hal (who takes pictures with adoring fans at a taco stand), a holographic construct of a younger Hal emerges from the ring and briefly interacts with John. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

In the communist Chinese surveillance state, the authorities use facial recognition software, tracking systems and biometric databases that create holographic profiles of every person. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026

As part of that collection is the LV Rouge 724 Monogram Dune Satin Lipstick in rosy beige and the LV Baume 098 Stellar Veil Topper Lip Balm, with holographic sparkles. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

holography + -ic entry 1; (in sense 2) holograph entry 2 + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for holographic

• autographic
• biographic
• calligraphic
• cartographic
• cryptographic
• demographic
• epigraphic
• ethnographic
• geographic
• hydrographic
• lithographic
• mammographic