as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
an actress who has been acclaimed for her three-dimensional portrayal of the celebrated monarch
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Recent Examples of three-dimensional
By using light in a three-dimensional volume, the system can perform millions of operations simultaneously.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
The gallery’s compact roster leaned toward Swiss and Scandinavian artists working in three-dimensional media, while also including artists from Southeast Asia and the United States.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Protein folding is the process by which the chain twists into a precise three-dimensional shape, and that final shape determines what the protein actually does.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Li’s bet is that machines need to inhabit a model of three-dimensional reality, not merely classify it.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
The gallery’s compact roster leaned toward Swiss and Scandinavian artists working in three-dimensional media, while also including artists from Southeast Asia and the United States.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Protein folding is the process by which the chain twists into a precise three-dimensional shape, and that final shape determines what the protein actually does.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Li’s bet is that machines need to inhabit a model of three-dimensional reality, not merely classify it.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for three-dimensional
Adjective
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Keep your responses measured and your commitments realistic so nothing escalates unnecessarily.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Policymakers should also require manufacturers to disclose additives and realistic leaching data for food-contact materials, cookware, bottled water, and children’s products.—
Justin Zorn,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mulch young plants with pine straw, bark, or other non-living organic mulch until established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Today, the shuttered community center is a modern co-living apartment boasting a theater and fitness space.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Stylistically, the naturalistic sculpture hails from the reign of Augustus, dating between 27 BCE and 14 CE.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Heidi Harris’ creative, naturalistic photos have graced the websites and social media pages of Atlanta restaurants for the better part of two decades.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The emirate has just 72 kilometers (45 miles) of natural shoreline, but artificial islands and peninsulas have provided far more beachfront for its 4 million residents, and the millionaires and billionaires who collect such properties.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Training you out of real relationships Conversations with AI are missing some key components — a void that can make these seemingly lifelike interactions unhelpful or even harmful to those who want more connection.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The electric and rhythm guitars enjoy good clarity and presence, and the dynamic cymbal hits sound lifelike.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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In a room full of mirrors, that vivid red bounces back onto your skin, often highlighting imperfections rather than giving you a soft, healthy glow.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah Straddling a huge portion of southern Utah, Capitol Reef owes its name to the vivid imagination of early settlers, who thought one of its giant white-rock formations resembled a capitol building dome and its jagged cliffs an underwater reef.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/three-dimensional. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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