holographic

adjective

ho·​lo·​graph·​ic ˌhō-lə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce holographic (audio) ˌhä- How to pronounce holographic (audio)
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 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 adverb
… systems that store data as holographically recorded images … PC Today

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Both have been reimagined in various patterns, colors and materials, including polka dots, plaid, fluorescents and holographic silver leather. Kin Woo, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 And absolutely include in it the blow-up plastic palm trees, holographic palm trees, neon palm trees and one of those ghastly cellphone towers trying to resemble a palm tree. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025 Expect to see a ton of customization options—LED lights, skins, holographic designs. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025 Your home looks like something out of a sci-fi movie, filled with sleek surfaces and holographic accents. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for holographic

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of holographic was in 1728

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“Holographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holographic. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.

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