animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər 
plural animators
: someone or something that animates: such as
a
: an artist who is involved in creating animation for cartoons, films, video games, etc.
b
: a person who leads and encourages participation in an activity
… community animators mobilize individuals and organizations …—
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
Disney and Hollywood are very much a part of California’s modern history, after all, and the Hilbert often features work from animators and industry artists, along with other leading California Scene artists.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Saoirse Ronan was set to set to and commercials director and visual effect animator Michael Gracey was to have made his feature directing debut on the project.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Alongside Gouldsbury, cartoonist, comedian and animator Alex Krokus will serve as the company’s creative director.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈan-ə-ˌmāt-ər
: someone who makes an animated cartoon
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