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

Greg Nicotero, the legendary Walking Dead make-up effects supervisor and director who also worked with Romero on Day Of The Dead, handled special effects. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

This a show about the 1920s that behaves like a sensational stage spectacle from the 1920s, with a cast of dozens and special effects that make everything and everyone look monumental and magnificent. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Tours of the exhibit will be offered throughout the afternoon, but come to learn how to be transformed into a vampire at a special effects workshop. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

That juxtaposition starts with the Santos family and their team, who create the attractions, costumes, lighting, and special effects. — Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

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