three-dimensional
adjective
three-di·men·sion·al
ˈthrē-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl 
also -dī-
1
: of, relating to, or having three dimensions
2
: giving the illusion of depth or varying distances
—used especially of an image or a pictorial representation on a two-dimensional medium when this illusion is enhanced by stereoscopic means
3
: describing or being described in well-rounded completeness
… a three-dimensional analysis of multiple historical processes …—
L. L. Snyder
L. L. Snyder4
: true to life : lifelike
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an actress who has been acclaimed for her three-dimensional portrayal of the celebrated monarch
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Known as earthshine, the effect makes the moon appear strikingly three-dimensional through binoculars.
—Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 17 June 2026
In cosmology itself, there has been quite a bit of progress in the past five years to develop the theoretical techniques to understand these three-dimensional data that have been gathered by new devices….
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
And at Jaeger-LeCoultre, the tourbillon moves into even more theatrical three-dimensional territory.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Thinking about Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh-jung) not just as an evil millionaire, but as a three-dimensional character that has a second husband.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 16 June 2026
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Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 17 June 2026
In cosmology itself, there has been quite a bit of progress in the past five years to develop the theoretical techniques to understand these three-dimensional data that have been gathered by new devices….
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
And at Jaeger-LeCoultre, the tourbillon moves into even more theatrical three-dimensional territory.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Thinking about Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh-jung) not just as an evil millionaire, but as a three-dimensional character that has a second husband.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 16 June 2026
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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-dimensional. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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