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
Examples of three-dimensional in a Sentence
an actress who has been acclaimed for her three-dimensional portrayal of the celebrated monarch
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—Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The three-dimensional sculpture covered in moss and red flowers had intricate facial details and a headband made of twigs.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Therefore, researchers were stuck with indirect evidence from ripples on the surface or from simulations, never able to see the actual three-dimensional movement inside a flowing pile.
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Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The three-dimensional sculpture covered in moss and red flowers had intricate facial details and a headband made of twigs.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Therefore, researchers were stuck with indirect evidence from ripples on the surface or from simulations, never able to see the actual three-dimensional movement inside a flowing pile.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
After the main meal, servers come around with a display platter of various desserts as a three-dimensional visual menu.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for three-dimensional
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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-dimensional. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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