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
Tang Heng is production designer; Blink Industries is the animation studio.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
The blaze broke out in the Aliganj neighborhood in a building that housed a pet shop and veterinary clinic on the lower floors and a study center and an animation studio above.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Also, there are a few more animations that happen more frequently and new options like cage butterfly that add a thin layer of difference from EA UFC 5.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Earth, Wind & Fire have knocked out hit after hit since 1969, and the movie provides unprecedented access to founder Maurice White's archives, as well as concert footage, animation, and interviews with luminaries from all over the world.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2026
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
The blaze broke out in the Aliganj neighborhood in a building that housed a pet shop and veterinary clinic on the lower floors and a study center and an animation studio above.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Also, there are a few more animations that happen more frequently and new options like cage butterfly that add a thin layer of difference from EA UFC 5.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Earth, Wind & Fire have knocked out hit after hit since 1969, and the movie provides unprecedented access to founder Maurice White's archives, as well as concert footage, animation, and interviews with luminaries from all over the world.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for animation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
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The continental climate brings cooler summers and colder winters, a boon for wine lovers seeking aromatics and brightness over weight and ripeness.
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Lowering your phone’s brightness can actually help preserve your night vision.
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Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there.
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Many of the streets seem narrower than those in Forza Horizon 6‘s Tokyo, and have some more traffic, too, which helps contribute a sense of scale and liveliness to the world.
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The 13-track record chronicles the lifespan of a relationship, from the exuberance of initial infatuation to the whiplash of begging for affection from a partner that was once so easily enamored.
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Three decades later, investors are asking a familiar question about the AI exuberance.
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How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
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Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
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On the other hand, Europeans had good things to say not only about downtown walkability, but also about the vibrancy of their city centers.
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Didier Roux, president of Francéclat, highlighted the vibrancy of the country’s jewelry and fine jewelry industry.
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Part of that infrastructure includes exceptional decision-making, influence, capability, gravitas, and vitality.
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Monday, July 6 — Longevity, Innovation & the Future of Health | MAHA MondayLongevity, vitality, and wellness come to life, sparking inspiration for healthier, stronger, and thriving living.
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Since former President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth Independence Day Act in 2021, the federal holiday has been celebrated with vibrance and passion.
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Atlanta’s rich coffee scene owes its vibrance to its strong local focus, with cafes and roasters reflecting and shaping neighborhood identity.
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Legacy infrastructure lacks the real-time telemetry, scale, adaptability and robustness that new AI deployments require.
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Improving robustness to these real-world environmental effects remains an important area for future development.
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“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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