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Skyfall

Skyfall

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A 2012 James Bond film directed by Sam Mendes
  • proper noun
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  • Even though Casino Royale remains my personal favorite, Skyfall is an improvement over Quantum of Solace.
  • the film Skyfall
  • the Bond film Skyfall
  • James Bond film Skyfall

Best Bond villain, best Bond villain and your performance in Skyfall was so freaking insanely good.

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Examples

  • The premiere of the new film Skyfall actually premieres today on the 26th of October.

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  • The arrival of fresh creative talent shows throughout Skyfall, making it a high point in the franchise's lengthy history.

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  • Don't know how many of you have seen Skyfall yet, but I saw it last night.

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  • Are you ready for Skyfall, the latest James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig?

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  • Craig's Bond in "Skyfall" is not a Bond at the top of his game.

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  • Adele's theme song from "Skyfall" was released on iTunes on Thursday night.

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  • But let me say something different: product placement in Skyfall wasn't excessive and wasn't blatant.

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  • I finally watched Skyfall, and it has quickly become one of my favorite James Bond films.

  • The action sequences in Skyfall are thrilling and kept me on the edge of my seat.

  • Critics praised Skyfall for its intense plot and stunning cinematography.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Skyfall = sky + fall (semi-transparent) = sky + fall

Formed from 'sky' + 'fall' so components are recognizable, but as a proper name (film title) it is a creative, non-literal compound specific to the story.

Etymology

Skyfall is made from two simple English words, sky ('the air above us') and fall ('to drop'). That image of the sky coming down gives the title a dramatic, dangerous feel, which fits the James Bond film.