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visual effect

American

[vizh-oo-uhl i-fekt] / ˈvɪʒ u əl ɪˈfɛkt /

noun

Movies, Television.

Usually visual effects a special effect that is added to a film or video in post-production, as computer-generated imagery. VFX

Etymology

Origin of visual effect

First recorded in 1980–85

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visual effect

The colors in this image are not simply for visual effect.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026

Instead its "load-based" EA permit says that discharges should not have "adverse effects" on plants or animals in the water and that there should be "no significant adverse visual effect".

From BBC ● May 10, 2025

It created the visual effect of more than doubling what Trump was able to turn, despite covering his ear with a comically oversized bandage and everything.

From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2024

For arresting visual effect, she included shadow puppet theater.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2024

Dr. Zinchenko paused to stare up at the library’s most stunning visual effect: the Wonder Dome.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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