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
Unlike other professional leagues in the United States, where athletes under contract are routinely traded, international soccer transactions — monetary transfers that typically involve a new contract — are closer to three-dimensional chess.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The 14-week program offers students hands-on experience to develop a portfolio, with specialized attention in two-dimensional and three-dimensional visual arts.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
The Skating Club of Boston, where Lind coaches, is also experimenting with three-dimensional cameras to give coaches even more valuable information about their skaters’ technique.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Nearby, Julia Buteux’s three-dimensional installation of transparent fabric panels hang from the ceiling, shimmying in the air and inviting guests to walk around it.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The 14-week program offers students hands-on experience to develop a portfolio, with specialized attention in two-dimensional and three-dimensional visual arts.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
The Skating Club of Boston, where Lind coaches, is also experimenting with three-dimensional cameras to give coaches even more valuable information about their skaters’ technique.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Nearby, Julia Buteux’s three-dimensional installation of transparent fabric panels hang from the ceiling, shimmying in the air and inviting guests to walk around it.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for three-dimensional
Adjective
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These will be the last figure skating medals awarded at the 2026 Games, and all three skaters are realistic contenders for the Olympic podium.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Practicing realistic scenarios beforehand is essential.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While 10 mice died and some flies didn’t survive, most of the animals came back alive, giving scientists valuable insight into how living organisms cope with spaceflight.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2025
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In a breakthrough that reimagines how living tissue can drive machines, researchers at MIT have developed artificial tendons made from tough, flexible hydrogel.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Dec. 2025
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The film’s heart is in its naturalistic lead performances.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The city began a program in 2023 allowing residents to register their naturalistic landscapes for protection.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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La Sultana’s signature hammam also includes an extra body mask step after exfoliation, comprising a choice of either Moroccan Argan oil or natural Ghassoul clay sourced from the Atlas mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Moskito Island, just across from Necker Island, offers natural beauty surrounded by clear blue waters, with luxurious estates available for guest buyouts.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Robots that visibly react to physical stress or impact can appear more responsive and lifelike, even when no emotional experience is involved.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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The lifelike super yacht will measure 264 feet in length, 96 feet in width and50 feet tall at its highest point.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gomis, who’s credited along with five other editors, cuts from one ceremony to the other without warning, creating a vivid menagerie of sights, sounds, rites, languages, faces and places.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/three-dimensional. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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