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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—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
By systematically applying color to sections of these overlapping forms, Bettina seemed to punch upward and drill downward through the dense honeycomb, creating a sense of three-dimensional space on the page.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The film’s flexibility allows it to be used on curved or three-dimensional surfaces while maintaining a continuous aesthetic.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
One of our favorite things about this kind of nail art is that the three-dimensional effect is very DIY-friendly.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Apr. 2026
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 6 Apr. 2026.
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