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

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

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2023

The “Iris” actor has managed to continue acting thanks, in part, to her photographic memory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2023

I used to brag to everyone that I had a photographic memory, but this is the true test.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman