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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Japanese animation also served as a visual reference during the movie’s production; Han said most of the team grew up during a time when the medium was popular in France, and described the film as a fusion between American, Disney-esque influences and those of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
The film features rare interviews, original animation, and reenactments and delves into the struggles, triumphs, and defining moments that shaped the actress' life and career.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The character animation is frequently a hoot, especially in the breakfast foods segment that might inspire trips to the kitchen when viewing.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The first screenings for 2025 were held over Halloween weekend, but there’s still time to see the 2025 edition of new, cutting-edge animation.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
The film features rare interviews, original animation, and reenactments and delves into the struggles, triumphs, and defining moments that shaped the actress' life and career.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The character animation is frequently a hoot, especially in the breakfast foods segment that might inspire trips to the kitchen when viewing.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The first screenings for 2025 were held over Halloween weekend, but there’s still time to see the 2025 edition of new, cutting-edge animation.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
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Motorola built the camera system around Sony’s LYTIA sensor to improve brightness and color accuracy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Those on a budget can find simple lanterns with multiple brightness levels at low price points.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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Translating Anthony Burgess’s stylized, dystopian novel for the screen, Kubrick adopts a playful, formal approach that combines colorful, futuristic exuberance with rapid-fire editing, changes in camera speed, and a garish production design that melds space-age and Georgian-era aesthetics.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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If that miracle was exuberance around the state’s fast-growing artificial intelligence industry, much of that revenue has already been spoken for due to California’s budget formula.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Believe it or not, vinegar acts as a natural bleaching agent that can greatly help restore the vibrancy to your favorite white clothes.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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That would be good news for Johnston, who has made vibrancy his biggest tagline for Denver’s goals and who plans to run for a second term in 2027.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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Since its opening, the hotel has infused a fresh vitality in the town.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Phased retirement has proven to help older workers maintain vitality and reduce fatigue.—
Mary Moreland,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Warmer nights can delay the changing colors of leaves or turn down their vibrance, scientists say.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The blue hues of the shirt and bag add some vibrance to the otherwise neutral outfit, while details like the small knit hat create a contrast that is the perfect blend of modern and classic aesthetics.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mechanical testing showed that bending, friction, and washing had little effect on performance, highlighting the robustness of the polymer coatings and their compatibility with real-world use.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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The bids have been assessed for their vision and legacy, operational and sporting delivery, accessibility and sustainability, governance, financial robustness, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the long-term evolution of the games.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animation. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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