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
The awards, considered animation’s highest honor, were presented at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday.
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
The Winsor McCay Award recognizing lifetime contributions to animation were given to Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, Chris Sanders, and Michaël Dudok de Wit.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Feb. 2026
The streamer also carries several works from the beloved Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, whose films provide a refreshing alternative to Disney and DreamWorks fare.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Students chosen by the school art committee can take classes including drawing, painting, video and animation, ceramics and fashion design.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
The Winsor McCay Award recognizing lifetime contributions to animation were given to Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, Chris Sanders, and Michaël Dudok de Wit.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Feb. 2026
The streamer also carries several works from the beloved Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, whose films provide a refreshing alternative to Disney and DreamWorks fare.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Students chosen by the school art committee can take classes including drawing, painting, video and animation, ceramics and fashion design.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
Noun
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Not a soft or reassuring glow, but a hard, sustained brightness that makes devastation legible.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Countertop Produce Fresh, uncut bananas, tomatoes, citrus, and cucumbers don't need to be refrigerated and add welcome brightness and crunch to shelf-stable meals.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
23 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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Alysa Liu’s irrepressible exuberance on the ice will get a lot of play.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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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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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
Noun
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Even better, this slaw can hang out in the fridge for a couple of days without losing its vibrancy or crunch, making for easy, effortless lunches.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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There’s no doubt that fresh flowers bring vibrancy and life into our homes during these blustery, winter months.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Capturing the dynamics of laborers, with a reimaging of fan covers as ornate hats, the texture of plastic bags is recreated, incorporating the clashing of neon lights to express both the vitality and desolation of street life.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Known for its symbolism of strength, vitality, and momentum, the Horse sets an energetic tone for the months ahead.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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 26 Feb. 2026.
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