special effects
plural noun
: visual or sound effects introduced into a movie, video recording, or taped television production
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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.
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Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The stage show The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad closed in 2018, while Poseidon's Fury, a major walk-through attraction with special effects, fire, and water stunts, shuttered in 2023.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Bad Bunny went full costume, carrying a cane and dressing up as an older version of himself with gray hair and special effects makeup to add years to his face.
—Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The sandals are crafted from silicone in a beige tan shade, and are painted by a special effects (SFX) artist to match her skin.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The stage show The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad closed in 2018, while Poseidon's Fury, a major walk-through attraction with special effects, fire, and water stunts, shuttered in 2023.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Bad Bunny went full costume, carrying a cane and dressing up as an older version of himself with gray hair and special effects makeup to add years to his face.
—Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The sandals are crafted from silicone in a beige tan shade, and are painted by a special effects (SFX) artist to match her skin.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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“Special effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20effects. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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