photographic memory

American  

[foh-tuh-graf-ik mem-ree, mem-uh-ree] / ˈfoʊ təˌgræf ɪk ˈmɛm ri, ˈmɛm ə ri /

noun

• photographic memories
  plural

1. the exceptional ability to recall information with very high accuracy or vivid detail, especially visual or spatial details.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• photographic-memory
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• photographic memories
  plural

Example Sentences

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photographic memory

He also had a photographic memory, which came in very useful for his later detective work around the thefts.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

With the aural equivalent of a photographic memory, she advised financial companies on regulatory and public-policy issues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

She once relied on an almost photographic memory to learn scripts, but now must have lines read aloud to her.

From Salon ● Nov. 29, 2025

Jaylen Wells doesn’t have a photographic memory – but certain things he can’t help but remember.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2023

Here’s the thing: I’m ridiculously smart, and I’m pretty sure 1 have a photographic memory.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper