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
Through colorful animation and playful storytelling, kids learn how Black artists used music to tell their own stories, bringing people together and sparking change.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Some were escorted out, including two in tears, as an animation of the flights began.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The animation also showed how the windshields of both aircraft and the helicopter crew’s night vision goggles restricted views.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Here, rotating exhibitions spotlight iconic Disney artists such as Mary Blair and Eyvind Earle and showcase global animation styles, ranging from Japanese anime to European stop-motion.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Some were escorted out, including two in tears, as an animation of the flights began.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The animation also showed how the windshields of both aircraft and the helicopter crew’s night vision goggles restricted views.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Here, rotating exhibitions spotlight iconic Disney artists such as Mary Blair and Eyvind Earle and showcase global animation styles, ranging from Japanese anime to European stop-motion.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
Noun
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Cardamom brings a cozy warmth, iris and violet add brightness, and sandalwood and cedarwood give it that signature leathery edge.—
Allure,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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But cinema brings something like brightness and hope.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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As for market exuberance, Silverblatt emphasized the need for investors to be cautious and well-informed.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Showcasing such moments — the unscripted exuberance and unbridled joy — is a big reason why the kiss-and-cry exists.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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The campaign highlights an all-local cast of youth models, capturing the country’s vibrancy and beauty with Pacsun‘s latest styles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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In practice, tax-the-rich schemes diminish economic vibrancy.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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The documentary cleverly mixes theatrical elements with more conventional methods, such as archival footage showing the city’s rich history of civil disobedience, to emphasize a lineage of organized opposition and the vitality of everyday people acting together.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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What better way to understand the vitality of New York City than at a Knicks or Liberty game?—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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And small talk may help to pass the time but doesn’t invest that time with learning or vibrance or novelty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Portraits, politically charged tabletop collages and quiet photographs that capture the simple vibrance of daily life are strewn across Regen’s 20,000 square feet of gallery space.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Residency decisions are increasingly informed by assessments of neutrality, institutional robustness and rule-of-law strength.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sprout’s hardware reflects deliberate trade-offs prioritizing safety and robustness.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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