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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—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
To make the shapes three-dimensional, hot-glue two shapes together and stuff with cotton.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
One of the best ways to immediately preserve a crime scene is with three-dimensional laser scans, which use light to map every object present.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
Featuring a stainless steel frame and semi-translucent color panels, the three-dimensional piece can be illuminated from within the sculpture.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
To make the shapes three-dimensional, hot-glue two shapes together and stuff with cotton.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
One of the best ways to immediately preserve a crime scene is with three-dimensional laser scans, which use light to map every object present.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
Featuring a stainless steel frame and semi-translucent color panels, the three-dimensional piece can be illuminated from within the sculpture.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2025.
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