photographic memory
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He also had a photographic memory, which came in very useful for his later detective work around the thefts.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Her other superpower, coupled with this sheer speed, was what former employees describe as the aural equivalent of a photographic memory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
Leon tells me he has a kind of photographic memory when it comes to his creative decisions.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024
Jaylen Wells doesn’t have a photographic memory – but certain things he can’t help but remember.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023
“It’s called a photographic memory, and anyway, I don’t see how that would help you remember what was being said since photographic memory deals with sight—not hearing!”
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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