photographic memory

American  

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

noun

plural

photographic memories

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

---

Other Word Forms

• photographic-memory adjective

Example Sentences

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

But Cameron took it in his stride, making photographic memory books and scrapbooks of their relationship and writing notes and letters to his fiancee.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

Renner says he now has a photographic memory, which comes in handy when he’s memorizing dialogue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024

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