Foley
adjective
of or relating to motion-picture sound effects produced manually.
Foley
American
[foh-lee]
/ ˈfoʊ li /
adjective
foley
British
/ ˈfəʊlɪ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of Foley
After Jack Foley, sound-effect pioneer at Universal Pictures in the 1930s
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Foley, however, cautioned that trying to pinpoint any one factor of disease growth is probably shortsighted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
You have to ask, “what are we doing to the planet and does that mean we will encounter more diseases?” said Janet Foley, a disease ecologist at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
The Foley Foundation, another US-based hostage advocacy group, said Chen's health is a concern, noting that he suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
If you’re not familiar with legendary Austin singer-songwriter Blaze Foley, Price’s cover of his song “Oval Room” will make you want to go and listen to the rest of his work.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
Mrs. Foley wasn’t a big fan of that idea, so Mom agreed to pick me up.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
With the metal in colliding knives, the foley work of sand beneath a boot and the glottal roaring of a sandworm, I am reduced to a slack, muttering, awe-struck child.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
For years, he had thought of having a foley artist instead of a percussionist in his band, so that he could recreate natural textures like water and the wind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2024
This week, host Karen Han talks to foley artist Joanna Fang, who uses everyday objects to create sound effects for movies, TV shows, and video games.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2022
The 90-minute performance will feature two world premieres commissioned to be performed in what the company calls “an exciting live format,” showcasing original music and foley effects executed in front of the audience.
From New York Times ● Dec. 16, 2021
In our “Explaining Hollywood” series, we offer specific advice for specific careers — including how to become an editor, a publicist, a foley artist and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2021
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