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pyrotechnical - definition and meaning
Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
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adjective pyrotechnics adjective fireworks
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
adjective
Etymologies
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pyrotechnics + -al
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He gave himself permission to choose life, to honor his family, to find another, less pyrotechnical path to justice.
Michael Hogan: 'Homeland' Recap: Wardrobe Malfunction! Michael Hogan 2011
While some American avant-garde filmmaking might fall under the Modernist rubric—the work of Maya Deren and Stan Brakhage, for instance—it is time-tested narratives, photogenic stars and pyrotechnical effects that have filled the seats.
Making It New in the New World Steven Watson 2011
"Wicked" -- a jouncy, pyrotechnical "Wizard of Oz" prequel that has been running on Broadway since 2003 -- is wildly beloved and continually shatters box office records both in New York and on tour.
'Wicked' online wait for Kennedy Center tickets 2011
While some American avant-garde filmmaking might fall under the Modernist rubric—the work of Maya Deren and Stan Brakhage, for instance—it is time-tested narratives, photogenic stars and pyrotechnical effects that have filled the seats.
Making It New in the New World Steven Watson 2011
When done right, this creates a wild pyrotechnical spectacle.
Anneli Rufus: Flaming Dessert Burns Restaurant Patrons Anneli Rufus 2011
He gave himself permission to choose life, to honor his family, to find another, less pyrotechnical path to justice.
Michael Hogan: 'Homeland' Recap: Wardrobe Malfunction! Michael Hogan 2011
However, these pyrotechnical feats came at a price.
When Two Makes Perfect Byron Janis 2011
This is a pivotal season as much for Russell as for Kiffin, who must translate all that pyrotechnical potential into more wins and points.
McFadden & Co. on the clock with Kiffin's Raiders 2008
They are usually sandwiched between layers of other pyrotechnical material, much as a burger is augmented with pickles, tomato, and relish.
Alchemy and Artillery 2008
It seems some people in my family got all the pyrotechnical advantages.
Hanes in Effigy Kate Fleurange 2008
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