wirework

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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. 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
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Noun
  • Alternating magnetic polarities ensure reliable alignment into square lattice formations.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • 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.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • The pilot program resulted in a 75% reduction in duplicative screening and interview work, completion of the hiring cycle under the 90-day average, 23 hires of student assistants and three full-time hires, per the press release.
    Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • As previously announced, there will also be a screening of the film at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Burger Grilling Tips Knowing how to properly make burgers on the grill is just as important as making great patties.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
  • Remember, keep your grill away from the side of your house, under patio roofs or beneath someone else's balcony.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • 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.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Look for indicators like silk webbing, tunnels on fabrics, and small holes in natural fibers.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
  • This helps the webbing be paired consistently with hardware such as buckles.
    Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

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“Wirework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wirework. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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