as in brightness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
the animation of any city depends upon an abundance of street-level restaurants, shops, and places of entertainment
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Recent Examples of animation
Soulja Boy even made Flash animations back in the day.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 23 Apr. 2025
An animation explaining how combined sewer overflow systems work.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
Test animation for the first episode, which was set to feature tennis legend Billie Jean King, is still available to view on Elliott’s social media pages.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
For the first time, The Walt Disney Company is assembling its full animation arsenal for a united front at the Annecy Festival, which will take place June 8 to 14 this summer.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 23 Apr. 2025
An animation explaining how combined sewer overflow systems work.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
Test animation for the first episode, which was set to feature tennis legend Billie Jean King, is still available to view on Elliott’s social media pages.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
For the first time, The Walt Disney Company is assembling its full animation arsenal for a united front at the Annecy Festival, which will take place June 8 to 14 this summer.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
Noun
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Sour cream: Complements the cream cheese base and adds some brightness and tang for a dynamic, fresh flavor.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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Amidst such a torrent of fascist chaos, the brightness and backbone of Real Women Have Curves feel bracing.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tailoring Black Style shows the role these pieces played in the definition, development, and exuberance of dandyism.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Janine’s exuberance and dedication to treating kids (especially Black kids) like a gift instead of an inconvenience is a lesson for us all, particularly since rhetoric toward little humans is increasingly veering past snarky to hostile and inhumane.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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Commissioners cited a series of reasons for the vote, but one significant part of the discussion centered on how the town wants more stores, restaurants, health care or technology centers or even offices on the property as a way to build vibrancy.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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The preservation of our architectural heritage is not only a matter of maintaining our community’s identity but also plays a fundamental role in fostering economic growth and cultural vibrancy.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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America’s economic vitality may turn on upcoming tariffs.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 May 2025
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But they’re being presented by a new generation with vitality, freshness and innovation.—
Steve Baltin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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From there, bartenders could add their choice of fresh fruit and herbs for extra flavor and vibrance.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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Adding the top note of bergamot provides freshness and wearability, while the gourmand praline base balances it out with warmth and vibrance.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Will the new pope revive a more conservative approach to the church or stay in the modern spirit of Francis? The coming days will tell.—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Good Americans and all institutions must stand tall to save America – as the spirit of Wallace, the descendants of slave owners, and like-minded folks must not prevail.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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After so much enthusiasm and excitement following his winter move from Mercedes, reality is setting in for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Both Until Dawn and The Quarry—along with Supermassive’s series of shorter anthology horror games, The Dark Pictures Anthology, which Fessenden and Reznick kicked off with Man of Medan (2018) —have gained the attention and enthusiasm of video gamers and cinephiles.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animation. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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