three-dimensional
adjective
three-di·men·sion·al
ˈthrē-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl 
also -dī-
1
: of, relating to, or having three dimensions
2
: giving the illusion of depth or varying distances
—used especially of an image or a pictorial representation on a two-dimensional medium when this illusion is enhanced by stereoscopic means
3
: describing or being described in well-rounded completeness
a three-dimensional analysis of multiple historical processes—
L. L. Snyder
L. L. Snyder4
: true to life : lifelike
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an actress who has been acclaimed for her three-dimensional portrayal of the celebrated monarch
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But a three-dimensional person has no place in a show that could have the mid-gala switcheroo take place moments earlier.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
The three-dimensional Infiniti logo now lights up along with the daytime running lights, the same as on the QX80.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The curved, ribbed walls of their home were made using a 5-ton, three-dimensional printer that printed generated the entire wall system of their home in 12 days.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 16 May 2025
That’s the fascinating premise of an exhibit at the Book Club of California, which conjures real, three-dimensional books based on tomes that never saw the light of day.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
The three-dimensional Infiniti logo now lights up along with the daytime running lights, the same as on the QX80.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The curved, ribbed walls of their home were made using a 5-ton, three-dimensional printer that printed generated the entire wall system of their home in 12 days.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 16 May 2025
That’s the fascinating premise of an exhibit at the Book Club of California, which conjures real, three-dimensional books based on tomes that never saw the light of day.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for three-dimensional
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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-dimensional. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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