animateness

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Noun
  • Using fabric adds movement, liveliness, and drama to a room in a more advanced way than paint can.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Some of these treats date as far back as the 1700s, while others were developed during the penny-pinching of the Great Depression or the liveliness of the 1950s.
    Mack Swenson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The robustness of the market depends crucially on the ability of purchasers to choose among multiple business models.
    Anthony T. Lo Sasso, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Public trust in nuclear power has been slow to recover, and concerns persist over seismic risks, evacuation planning, and the robustness of safety oversight.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Somehow, though, none of this really detracts from the minute-to-minute joys of a series so distinct in its characterizations, forward-looking in its plotting, and willing to prioritize vivacity and gratification.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
  • But the variety and vivacity of these dozen tracks, all created on an old-school hardware setup, are proof that Cahl Sel doesn’t lack for ideas of his own.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Several vehicles that stopped behind her appear to belong to federal agents, based on activity observed in other videos.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The sneakers have a stretchy mesh upper material that provides airflow during activity and minimizes friction, according to the brand.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The vibe was more subdued than the tribal exuberance at the first Raw Wine fair in London in 2012.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • When informed of those results, close friends Carter and Figueroa-Ray responded with the exuberance of two teens who had just finished a 12-ounce triple berry Bubbl’r.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Sakura Square can mirror the success of other cultural destinations, like Seattle’s Chinatown, where 76% of spending comes from non-residents, driving regional visitation and sustaining Downtown vibrancy.
    Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
  • These events are considered a critical ingredient for improving downtown vibrancy and providing a lift for restaurants, bars and other entertainment businesses in the immediate downtown area.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Despite the heavy nature of the film, there’s an odd streak of peppiness to some of its proceedings.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Animateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animateness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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