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

But this stunner of a show, based on the Joel Schumacher film, is a solid theatrical transformation, rich in imagination, humor and heart — and with spectacular special effects. —Frank Rizzo, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026

Incredible special effects work and voice acting make for a creature that is both empathetic and alarming. —Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026

While the special effects teeter on the PlayStation 2 side and the script might be thinner than a wafer, as soon as Adkins steps into the scene, everything feels infinitely better. —Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026

The Dungeons & Dragons experience was more or less the same as last year with better storytelling and acting along with some great special effects. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 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