holographic
adjective
ho·lo·graph·ic
ˌhō-lə-ˈgra-fik 
ˌhä-
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
Steve Dougherty… the latter includes a way-cool, digital-face wristwatch with a holographic image of Pinocchio …—Steve Daly
Steve Daly2
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.
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
John P. Sisk
holographically
adverb
… systems that store data as holographically recorded images …
—PC Today
PC Today
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They would be used in the pivotal scene in which Darth Vader (James Earl Jones) communicates with the emperor (as a holographic projection).
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
Ana de Armas plays Joi, a holographic AI companion to protagonist K in Blade Runner 2049 who appears to develop genuine emotions beyond her programming.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Pokémon fans may recall how coveted those holographic Charizard trading cards were as kids, but apparently, a Charizard Cheeto is more precious.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Imagine puffing out not just regular vapor, but a full-on holographic experience.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
Ana de Armas plays Joi, a holographic AI companion to protagonist K in Blade Runner 2049 who appears to develop genuine emotions beyond her programming.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Pokémon fans may recall how coveted those holographic Charizard trading cards were as kids, but apparently, a Charizard Cheeto is more precious.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Imagine puffing out not just regular vapor, but a full-on holographic experience.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Holographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holographic. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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