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
Soulja Boy even made Flash animations back in the day.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 23 Apr. 2025
An animation explaining how combined sewer overflow systems work.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
Test animation for the first episode, which was set to feature tennis legend Billie Jean King, is still available to view on Elliott’s social media pages.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
For the first time, The Walt Disney Company is assembling its full animation arsenal for a united front at the Annecy Festival, which will take place June 8 to 14 this summer.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 23 Apr. 2025
An animation explaining how combined sewer overflow systems work.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
Test animation for the first episode, which was set to feature tennis legend Billie Jean King, is still available to view on Elliott’s social media pages.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
For the first time, The Walt Disney Company is assembling its full animation arsenal for a united front at the Annecy Festival, which will take place June 8 to 14 this summer.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
Noun
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On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness, which may interfere with viewing, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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In our test, which involves playing a YouTube video on a loop with the screen at full brightness, the phone lasted 16 hours and 6 minutes on a single charge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tailoring Black Style shows the role these pieces played in the definition, development, and exuberance of dandyism.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Janine’s exuberance and dedication to treating kids (especially Black kids) like a gift instead of an inconvenience is a lesson for us all, particularly since rhetoric toward little humans is increasingly veering past snarky to hostile and inhumane.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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Standing Together, but Standing Out Executives agreed that Watches and Wonders served as a statement of the industry’s vitality and vibrancy, with a need to express themselves to the right audience of collectors and enthusiasts.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Launch of British Watchmakers’ Day To demonstrate the existence and vibrancy of the British watch sector, Audsley proposed one day per year where British watchmakers would release a special edition watch available exclusively on that date and at a special venue.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes, the country was cast as a strong and imposing hero, with unparalleled economic vitality and military might.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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As the science continues to evolve, one message grows louder: for those pursuing long-term vitality and resilience, quitting alcohol is not just wise.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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From there, bartenders could add their choice of fresh fruit and herbs for extra flavor and vibrance.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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Adding the top note of bergamot provides freshness and wearability, while the gourmand praline base balances it out with warmth and vibrance.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Will the new pope revive a more conservative approach to the church or stay in the modern spirit of Francis? The coming days will tell.—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Over time, this becomes a powerful language between you and your spirit.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The enthusiasm has spawned an industry that turns offal—a catchall term for an animal’s nonmuscular parts—into pill or powdered form.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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But, her enthusiasm quickly frustrated the bride-to-be.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animation. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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