photographic memory
noun
: an unusual ability to remember things completely and exactly as they were seen, read, etc.
Examples of photographic memory in a Sentence
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The only conclusion, Izzo says, is that Richardson has a photographic memory.
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Her prints of Native gatherings and ceremonies, and the landscapes for that matter, all result from first-hand observation and her photographic memory.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Despite having an insane photographic memory, Mike never graduated from college, let alone from Harvard Law School — which was one of the hiring requirements of the firm co-founded and managed by the indomitable Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres).
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Marilu Henner was sure her photographic memory would be a huge asset when competing on season 23 of Dancing With the Stars.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Suits follows the ins-and-outs of a prestigious Manhattan law firm through the budding mentor-mentee relationship of big-shot attorney Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and young upstart Mike Ross (Adams), who cons his way in with his photographic memory and sheer audacity.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
But when Mike — who hasn't attended any law school — storms into an interview with Harvey after a drug deal gone wrong, his photographic memory and former dreams of becoming a lawyer persuade Harvey to hire him on the spot.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 23 Sep. 2024
Thanks to Mike’s photographic memory and dreams of one day becoming a lawyer, he was given a chance — and that was symbolic to Adams in his own life at the time as well.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
More time and attention were spent in Double-A Bowie’s pitcher and catcher meetings, where the 19-year-old brought his own opponent scouting reports, was unafraid to speak up and possessed a photographic memory recall.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Her prints of Native gatherings and ceremonies, and the landscapes for that matter, all result from first-hand observation and her photographic memory.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Despite having an insane photographic memory, Mike never graduated from college, let alone from Harvard Law School — which was one of the hiring requirements of the firm co-founded and managed by the indomitable Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres).
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Marilu Henner was sure her photographic memory would be a huge asset when competing on season 23 of Dancing With the Stars.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Suits follows the ins-and-outs of a prestigious Manhattan law firm through the budding mentor-mentee relationship of big-shot attorney Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and young upstart Mike Ross (Adams), who cons his way in with his photographic memory and sheer audacity.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
But when Mike — who hasn't attended any law school — storms into an interview with Harvey after a drug deal gone wrong, his photographic memory and former dreams of becoming a lawyer persuade Harvey to hire him on the spot.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 23 Sep. 2024
Thanks to Mike’s photographic memory and dreams of one day becoming a lawyer, he was given a chance — and that was symbolic to Adams in his own life at the time as well.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
More time and attention were spent in Double-A Bowie’s pitcher and catcher meetings, where the 19-year-old brought his own opponent scouting reports, was unafraid to speak up and possessed a photographic memory recall.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
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“Photographic memory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photographic%20memory. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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