special effects

plural noun

: visual or sound effects introduced into a movie, video recording, or taped television production

Examples of special effects in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Game-engine and performance-capture technology continue to reshape moviemaking at the highest level, from virtual production environments to animation/special effects pipelines. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025

Sure, the visuals and special effects are as snazzy as ever as ever, and the fresh, fiery villain Varang (played by Oona Chaplin) is a movie-stealing gem. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025

Andy then gave it a real magical feel, working with our production designer Paul Austerberry and our DP Danny Vilar and our special effects crew to mist the whole stage for days and days. —Andrew McGowan, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025

The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for special effects

• aftereffects
• interconnects
• affects
• aspects
• bisects
• collects
• connects
• corrects
• deflects
• detects
• directs
• dissects