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Synonyms for pyrotechnics

Grammar : Noun
Spell : pahy-ruh-tek-niks
Phonetic Transcription : ˌpaɪ rəˈtɛk nɪks

Définition of pyrotechnics

Origin :
  • 1729, from pyrotechnic (also see -ics). Figurative sense is from 1901.
  • noun fireworks
Example sentences :
  • It was like some terrible and giant display of pyrotechnics.
  • Extract from : « Life in a Tank » by Richard Haigh
  • There are displays of sparks and glow surpassing all the pyrotechnics of art.
  • Extract from : « Steam Steel and Electricity » by James W. Steele
  • The fireworks were the most gorgeous display of pyrotechnics I ever saw.
  • Extract from : « The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 » by Lillie DeHegermann-Lindencrone
  • The daily display of pyrotechnics of a somewhat more awe-inspiring sort has rendered us positively cloyed with that pleasure.
  • Extract from : « My Austrian Love » by Maxime Provost
  • Think of the pyrotechnics among comets and aërolites some fellows may have!
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 5, No. 28, February, 1860 » by Various
  • We have here no pyrotechnics of construction; nor does such a book offer any opportunities for them to the author.
  • Extract from : « The London Mercury, Vol. I, Nos. 1-6, November 1919 to April 1920 » by Various
  • The art of pyrotechnics has been cultivated at Rome with more skill and good taste than in any other city of Europe.
  • Extract from : « Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870 » by Various
  • Our friends were now out of reach of the pyrotechnics, and ventured to turn on their lights again.
  • Extract from : « The Motor Boys Over the Ocean » by Clarence Young
  • Their success was immediate, and from these displays has grown the successes of today in pyrotechnics.
  • Extract from : « The Wonder Book of Knowledge » by Various
  • They cry for the pyrotechnics, and this is to be superb; the pyrotechnist showed me the sketches.
  • Extract from : « Balsamo, The Magician » by Alexander Dumas

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