three-dimensional

adjective

ˈthrē-də-ˈmench-nəl How to pronounce three-dimensional (audio)
Definition of three-dimensionalnext
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 The three-dimensional assemblage, made from a clock, washboard, and figure, was replaced with a digital photograph. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Before launching, Serrato interviewed manufacturers, hired a design team and produced a three-dimensional prototype. — Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Venus appeared almost three-dimensional against the twilight sky. — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In another, shapes leap out of the frame of a massive three-dimensional painting in response to biometric data captured from wearable wristbands. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for three-dimensional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for three-dimensional
  1. realistic
  2. living
  3. naturalistic
  4. natural
  5. lifelike
  6. vivid
Adjective
  • Set one home priority, update the necessary people, and let a realistic plan protect both your comfort and your progress.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Rivers might have struggled with the position during his rookie camp, but a year in the league, adjusting to the speed of the NFL, makes taking advantage of this opportunity more realistic.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • At the time, Rice was an account executive for PadSplit, an online co-living rental marketplace, where users can rent rooms in shared living spaces.
    — Diamy Wang August 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In other words, the priority among agent-detecting organisms of many kinds seems to be to separate those forces of change that are alive from those that are non-living.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of living
Adjective
  • There’s enough footage from the prior films to get you up to speed quickly, and none of the individual story arcs matter nearly as much as the larger sense that each season of human life is worthy of its own naturalistic exploration.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Back-to-Nature Garden When an ash tree fell and opened up an area, Erin decided to plant a naturalistic-style garden inspired by a trip to Lurie Garden in nearby Chicago.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of naturalistic
Adjective
  • Built into a natural ravine, the stadium’s site was used for ancient Greek athletic contests and later Roman spectacles before falling into centuries of disuse.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Given his natural dribbling ability and powerful strike on goal, meaningful attacking contributions should soon begin to surge.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of natural
Adjective
  • Kendrick and Rihanna’s vocals remain clear throughout, and the high-end brilliance adds sparkle to the cymbals, generating a more lifelike drum beat.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The game, while technically still in early access, enjoys a thriving community of modders and just received its biggest update ever, which integrates Gran Turismo’s open-source tone-mapping system for more lifelike colors and lighting.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifelike
Adjective
  • Skinner hunted the Tensas River in the years before 1860, and left vivid descriptions of the wild state of the land at that time.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The night sky holds endless wonders, but few experiences match the thrill of photographing planets in vivid detail.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of vivid

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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/three-dimensional. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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