special effects
plural noun
: visual or sound effects introduced into a movie, video recording, or taped television production
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The Academy Museum will show the film on Wednesday in 4K with visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren and special effects creator Shane Mahan present.
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Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Yes, pretty much, but with a movie budget and the cinematography and special effects that provides.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Poseidon’s Fury, a walk-through attraction with special effects, fire and water stunts, closed its doors in 2023.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The convention celebrates the world of monsters and movie magic with more than 400 exhibitors, including artists, collectors, toy makers, special effects studios and horror vendors from around the world.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Yes, pretty much, but with a movie budget and the cinematography and special effects that provides.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Poseidon’s Fury, a walk-through attraction with special effects, fire and water stunts, closed its doors in 2023.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The convention celebrates the world of monsters and movie magic with more than 400 exhibitors, including artists, collectors, toy makers, special effects studios and horror vendors from around the world.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for special effects
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“Special effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20effects. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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