as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
an actress who has been acclaimed for her three-dimensional portrayal of the celebrated monarch
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Recent Examples of three-dimensional
During games, Clokey is usually in the press box using Trackman, three-dimensional Doppler radar technology, Rapsodo, a ball-flight monitor than measures launch angle and exit velocity, and other technology, such as slow-motion and high-speed video.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
With the addition of the right proteins at the right time, these stem cells can be prompted to grow in labs into beating, three-dimensional heart organoids in just a couple of weeks.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 May 2026
These slight differences mean the two polysaccharides’ overall three-dimensional structures differ at the locations of these bonds.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
The gallery’s compact roster leaned toward Swiss and Scandinavian artists working in three-dimensional media, while also including artists from Southeast Asia and the United States.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
With the addition of the right proteins at the right time, these stem cells can be prompted to grow in labs into beating, three-dimensional heart organoids in just a couple of weeks.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 May 2026
These slight differences mean the two polysaccharides’ overall three-dimensional structures differ at the locations of these bonds.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
The gallery’s compact roster leaned toward Swiss and Scandinavian artists working in three-dimensional media, while also including artists from Southeast Asia and the United States.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for three-dimensional
Adjective
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When asked about a realistic amount that could be collected from the verdict, Butcher said the aim is to collect every non-exempt asset possible.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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At this point, those agitating against the merger might see their most realistic option being to lobby for conditions on the merger, such as job-protection guarantees or production minimums.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Mulch young plants with pine straw, bark, or other non-living organic mulch until established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Today, the shuttered community center is a modern co-living apartment boasting a theater and fitness space.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In short, this nearly unstoppable plant makes a great border for naturalistic or meadow gardens.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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That’s how close this is to the 19th century, this old, more naturalistic tradition.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Many birds migrate at night using dark-sky cues, and nocturnal mammals rely on natural moonlight and starlight to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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People default to what feels natural to them.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The small robots wobble through the parks with lifelike movements, reacting to guests and showing emotion through body language rather than speech.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Standing before a bionic face that still falls short of the lifelike standard the company is chasing, Gao says there’s work to be done before these robots can truly feel human.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Watching delicate structures and vivid colors slowly emerge in front of my eyes felt like completing a cosmic paint-by-numbers kit.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Sylvie, a borderline recluse, has been watching her neighbors through a telescope and using them as inspiration for her writing, work that’s rendered in vivid detail onscreen.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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“Three-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/three-dimensional. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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