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Recent Examples of two-dimensional
The researchers examined how these bubble shapes form by using a cold plate (a tool that transfers heat away from a component) to freeze a two-dimensional layer of water between two transparent sheets of plastic.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2025
The irregular shape, however two-dimensional, seems to hover and tilt in dynamic space.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
This newer technology stores information in the form of two-dimensional shapes like dots, squares and even rectangles, which store even more data than their one-dimensional counterparts.
—Benjamin Claeys, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Brunetti’s geometric characters, drawn with templates, French curves, and other old-school drafting tools, are defiantly two-dimensional.
—Air Mail, 31 May 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2025
The irregular shape, however two-dimensional, seems to hover and tilt in dynamic space.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
This newer technology stores information in the form of two-dimensional shapes like dots, squares and even rectangles, which store even more data than their one-dimensional counterparts.
—Benjamin Claeys, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Brunetti’s geometric characters, drawn with templates, French curves, and other old-school drafting tools, are defiantly two-dimensional.
—Air Mail, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for two-dimensional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-dimensional
Adjective
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With modern farming, and its use of pesticides and herbicides, surface microbial communities often suffer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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Storms are the most common cause of lightning, but lightning strikes have been observed in volcanic eruptions, surface nuclear detonations and during heavy snowstorms even.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
2 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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The damage looked superficial, while the rider himself was laid-back.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Unfortunately, many of these individuals are disillusioned with the traditional path and are enticed by the allure of fast money, luxurious lifestyles, and superficial beauty without any effort or hard work.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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“Two-dimensional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-dimensional. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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