FX
abbreviation
a phonetic spelling of effects, as special effect(s), practical effect(s), or visual effect(s). Also F/X
FX
1 Americanabbreviation
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Movies, Television. a phonetic spelling of effects, as special effect(s), practical effect(s), or visual effect(s). Also F/X
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Business, Commerce. foreign exchange.
fx.
2
American
abbreviation
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fracture.
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fractured.
FX
British
noun
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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Thiele: I think we could run for another 60 years, if FX will let us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Below are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the week starting August 31.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
He asserted that Disney would not have successfully launched and scaled Disney+ without Fox’s immense content catalog, which included the “Avatar” franchise, “The Simpsons,” FX and National Geographic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
New episodes of “The Shards” premiere Wednesdays on FX and Hulu.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
It's an action film of course, but it doesn't forego for flashy and graphic FX: there's too much of that already on MTV.
From William Gibson Interviewed by Giuseppe Salza
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