sound effects
plural noun
: effects that are imitative of sounds called for in the script of a dramatic production (such as a radio show) and that enhance the production's illusion of reality
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The show has much of the Space Age look that the new movie has picked up on, and also deploys the sound effects banks heard in all the Hanna-Barbera shows.
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 26 July 2025
The ability to quickly generate synced sound effects could be a game-changer for online video creators who produce content at a rapid pace.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 July 2025
The upcoming album, set to release on Sept. 26, is filled with sound effects ranging from doors shutting and glass breaking to jacket zippers and gift wrapping.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 17 July 2025
Hit the ignition button and the 'blade' will glow into life, and there are a host of sound effects to add a new dimension to your cosplay.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 11 July 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 26 July 2025
The ability to quickly generate synced sound effects could be a game-changer for online video creators who produce content at a rapid pace.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 July 2025
The upcoming album, set to release on Sept. 26, is filled with sound effects ranging from doors shutting and glass breaking to jacket zippers and gift wrapping.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 17 July 2025
Hit the ignition button and the 'blade' will glow into life, and there are a host of sound effects to add a new dimension to your cosplay.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sound effects
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“Sound effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20effects. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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