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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However, with this one, Matheny and the animators don't try to reinvent the wheel.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
During that time, the US State Department also sent Walt Disney and animators on a trip to South America to build and strengthen relationships there as a bulwark against Nazi encroachment on the Americas.
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The bargaining unit would include 75 artists and animation workers across film and television including character effects artists, animators, technical directors, lighters, visual development artists, modelers, production coordinators, supervisors and more.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
As an artist, author and animator, Niemann’s work is regularly featured on the covers of The New Yorker, National Geographic and The New York Times Magazine.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
During that time, the US State Department also sent Walt Disney and animators on a trip to South America to build and strengthen relationships there as a bulwark against Nazi encroachment on the Americas.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
The bargaining unit would include 75 artists and animation workers across film and television including character effects artists, animators, technical directors, lighters, visual development artists, modelers, production coordinators, supervisors and more.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
As an artist, author and animator, Niemann’s work is regularly featured on the covers of The New Yorker, National Geographic and The New York Times Magazine.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈan-ə-ˌmāt-ər
: someone who makes an animated cartoon
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