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Recent Examples of wirework
Classes offered include fight choreography, martial arts, parkour, acrobatics, high falls, wrecks, wirework, rigging workshops, weapons and acting classes.
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Matias Ocner,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
The bra, undergarments and armbands are all French wirework, backed with a blush fabric, to create a nude illusion.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
In a recent sit-down with Haute Living, the legendary actor and martial artist shared his thoughts on the current state of Hollywood stunts, which, unlike in Chan’s heyday, is dominated by CGI and wirework trickery.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
11 May 2025
Chandor tries to keep things moving with chases and wirework and a lot of exploding squibs, occasionally dropping an image of Kraven in silhouette or a figure moving in a wide shot that suggests a sensibility behind the camera.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 Dec. 2024
The delightful Oscar-winning visual effects combine techniques like the sodium vapor process and wirework to give life to Eglantine’s psychedelic flying bed and other inanimate-no-longer objects.
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Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
25 Nov. 2024
Another huge element was the stunt team, who have helped execute fights between superhuman creatures and quite a bit of flying via wirework (one thing the actors won’t miss much).
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Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2024
And while professionals are well equipped to control for potential head injuries, wirework is an exception, because performers have so little control.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
17 June 2024
Matias Ocner,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
The bra, undergarments and armbands are all French wirework, backed with a blush fabric, to create a nude illusion.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
In a recent sit-down with Haute Living, the legendary actor and martial artist shared his thoughts on the current state of Hollywood stunts, which, unlike in Chan’s heyday, is dominated by CGI and wirework trickery.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
11 May 2025
Chandor tries to keep things moving with chases and wirework and a lot of exploding squibs, occasionally dropping an image of Kraven in silhouette or a figure moving in a wide shot that suggests a sensibility behind the camera.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 Dec. 2024
The delightful Oscar-winning visual effects combine techniques like the sodium vapor process and wirework to give life to Eglantine’s psychedelic flying bed and other inanimate-no-longer objects.
—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
25 Nov. 2024
Another huge element was the stunt team, who have helped execute fights between superhuman creatures and quite a bit of flying via wirework (one thing the actors won’t miss much).
—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2024
And while professionals are well equipped to control for potential head injuries, wirework is an exception, because performers have so little control.
—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
17 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wirework
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Some folks might not like the flat-lattice keyboard, which feels a little bit shallow, but the power-efficient mini-LED backlighting is a nice touch.
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This lattice pair feels especially elevated and comes in a bunch of great colors.
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In a recent interview on PEOPLE in 10, Chloe opened up about supporting Halle at a screening for her You, Me & Tuscany rom-com in April.
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Kohl said major events increasingly rely on advanced identity-verification systems, behavioral screening and other security technologies to validate guest lists.
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There’s no covering that up at a BBQ full of people standing around a hot grill.
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Return the ribs to the grill uncovered for 15–30 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize and become sticky and lacquered.
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Mexican authorities announced no more than 25,000 will be allowed to gather near the statue, with overflow crowds directed to 49 other locations along Paseo de la Reforma and throughout the city featuring screens showing the game.
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With last month’s news that Samsung Display had received Apple's approval to produce screens for the iPhone Fold with an initial order of 3 million units, the consensus was that Apple was being cautious.
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The polyester jacquard webbing goes through the footbed and can be adjusted to a length that’s comfortable for your feet.
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Designed with two removable adjustable and detachable straps, one in a matching vegan leather and one made of 100% webbing tipped in off-white.
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“Wirework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wirework. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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