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pyrotechnics

pahy roh tek niks

  • n  (music) brilliance of display (as in the performance of music)
  • n  the craft of making fireworks
  • n  (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

  • Show-biz Chronicler Earl Wilson claims without qualification in his book Show Business Laid Bare: "Marilyn Monroe's sexual pyrotechnics excited the President of the United States.
  • Though she writes her own lyrics and has even begun to compose, Hamasaki lacks the vocal pyrotechnics of Hikaru Utada, the dance moves of Amuro, the supermodel allure of Hitomi.
  • Remember the supernova, that great burst of sky violence that was supposed to be the finest pyrotechnics show the heavens could offer? Forget it.
News & Articles

  • Pirates 8, Giants 2
    By Rob Biertempfel, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Put aside, for a moment, the pyrotechnics Pirates right-hander Gerrit Cole displayed on the mound Tuesday in his big league debut. That was no surprise. ...
    June 12, 2013 - The Mckeesport Daily News
  • Night show back at Cedar Point
    SANDUSKY — Cedar Point’s electrifying nighttime show is back with an all-new lineup of music, dancing and a dazzling display of pyrotechnics.
    June 12, 2013 - Port Clinton News Herald
  • Electrifying nighttime show returns to Cedar Point
    SANDUSKY — Cedar Point’s electrifying nighttime show is back with an all-new lineup of music, dancing and a dazzling display of pyrotechnics.
    June 11, 2013 - Port Clinton News Herald
Quotes

  • Dan Gilbert in USA Today
    I disagree with him,Gilbert said. "Our stuff (pyrotechnics) is way high up. You can't take a broad brush. ...... I wasn't happy that the comments were made in Cleveland by the league."
  • Adam Levine in Just Jared (blog)
    No bells and whistles, no lasers and no pyrotechnics, just a show,Adam said. "A good one, too."
  • Cory Monteith in OK! Magazine
    I'm dressed up as Gene Simmons,Cory explained. "There's pyrotechnics and some pretty fantastic face paint. A fantastic episode."

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