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
Sweeney’s custom look took six weeks to make and is like-for-like, from the three-dimensional star appliqués across the bodice and hips, to the corseted back and flippy, chainmail-like skirt.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Studied through a special handheld viewer, the side-by-side stereo images gave the illusion of three-dimensional reality.
—Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
These allow three-dimensional imaging of underground structures instead of the two-dimensional models used in the past.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Each composition is built from the background to the foreground to create the illusion of a three-dimensional figure or scene encased within the glass block.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Studied through a special handheld viewer, the side-by-side stereo images gave the illusion of three-dimensional reality.
—Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
These allow three-dimensional imaging of underground structures instead of the two-dimensional models used in the past.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Each composition is built from the background to the foreground to create the illusion of a three-dimensional figure or scene encased within the glass block.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for three-dimensional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for three-dimensional
Adjective
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Previous research has almost always focused on less realistic tests.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Nola, whose velocity has been down for much of the year and has struggled to control big innings, did not seem like a realistic NLDS rotation candidate.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, its length can be increased up to a maximum of 34 ft (10 m), for those who like the basic design but require more living space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rounding out the slate is a cricket reality show based on a Korean baseball format and a survival competition that blends co-living dynamics with physical and mental challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And if a risk-free, stars-only safe space is the sole way to glimpse them in a more naturalistic mode, that seems to be a trade-off that millions are willing to make.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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But part of it is that there’s a more naturalistic feel to the dialogue and a less heightened feel in Peacemaker than in Superman.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Founded by actress Tia Mowry, the brand makes products that move your natural hair journey along — swiftly, softly, and cleanly.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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The demand for natural fibers is on the rise, but for agricultural inputs like cotton, there is a limit to how much the crops can keep up with demand.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Our family of kid testers couldn’t believe how lifelike Stitch’s movements were.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Each contains five branches made from high-quality plastic that’s vibrant, lifelike, and UV resistant.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The details of that 2023 situation remain murky, but the potential for mischief became vivid for many around the world.—
John Wihbey,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hostas are an easy way to add interest to the garden because of their large, vivid leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/three-dimensional. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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