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
Like most of the major film festivals, Cannes has had an up-and-down history with its representation of animation.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Rather than using preset animations, the robot reacts in real time based on what’s happening.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
What does the family and animation side of this lineup look like this year, and what tends to bring families into theaters right now?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 5 May 2026
The first fairy bestows upon Edith the gift of animation, the ability to bring objects to life.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Rather than using preset animations, the robot reacts in real time based on what’s happening.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
What does the family and animation side of this lineup look like this year, and what tends to bring families into theaters right now?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 5 May 2026
The first fairy bestows upon Edith the gift of animation, the ability to bring objects to life.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
Noun
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This setup will prove both aesthetically pleasing and functional, bringing welcome brightness to the yard at night.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tackle the Light Fixtures Porch lighting attracts bugs and collects dust, dimming the brightness over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Most of the rooms overlook the pool and bar, so come here for the walking-distance-to-everything location and liveliness more than a quiet beach escape.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Here, this translates as an exuberance of bread, meat and dairy, rich and fortifying.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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But McGee’s stories have always been charming in their maximalist exuberance and their nationalist specificity.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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The former's post-apocalyptic cities were nicely sun-scorched and detailed, while the latter's gaudy anime pirates popped with vibrancy.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Next, the team used a color analysis tool to measure the number of unique colors in each image, and calculated an overall vibrancy score from those findings.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, small businesses face increasing pressure from higher rents and operating costs, threatening the character and economic vitality of our neighborhoods.—
John McCann,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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For a more hands-on wellness experience, Zero George partners with Longevity Club, which offers individualized health consultations, Pilates, yoga, personal training, small group fitness classes, and holistic care, designed to support balance, resilience, and overall vitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Here, pops of rich orange and a fun rug add a bit of vibrance.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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All together, the formula does a great job tanning pale skin and adding vibrance overall.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Textile Exchange has published the first installment in a series of seven Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies aimed at improving the robustness and quality of environmental impact data for raw material production across the apparel, fashion and textile industries.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animation. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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