holographic

adjective

ho·​lo·​graph·​ic ˌhō-lə-ˈgra-fik  ˌhä- 

1

: of, relating to, or being a hologram

holographic displays

Daryl Hall says the large, garish holographic photo of Martin and Lewis that he displays in his otherwise rustic farmhouse appeals to his "perverse sense of humor."

—Steve Dougherty

… the latter includes a way-cool, digital-face wristwatch with a holographic image of Pinocchio …

—Steve Daly

2

or less commonly holograph

ˈhō-lə-ˌgraf  ˈhä- 

of a document : written entirely in the handwriting of its author

Even when a holographic "codicil" appeared on the same page as the typewritten will, both were allowed …

—William M. McGovern, Jr. et al.

The prose of the holograph letters … is reproduced faithfully with all its idiosyncrasies of spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure …

—John P. Sisk

holographically

ˌhō-lə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē 

ˌhä-

adverb

… systems that store data as holographically recorded images …

—PC Today

Examples of holographic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Celebrity nail artist Eri Ishizu gives Lizzo’s long stiletto nails the holographic effect that reflects the prettiest pink and purple light. —Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024

These creamy sticks offer a unique shade range across metallic and matte finishes, including Surf Sesh (a metallic teal), Cold Girl (an icy white), and Friday Feels (a holographic peach). —Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024

Holographic Shine When thinking of ultimate shine, the iridescent finish of a holographic nail is top-tier. —Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024

According to the theory, advanced holographic technology would be used to project images of religious figures or extraterrestrial invasions in the sky, tailored to specific cultural beliefs. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

holography + -ic entry 1; (in sense 2) holograph entry 2 + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined at sense 2