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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Japanese animation also served as a visual reference during the movie’s production; Han said most of the team grew up during a time when the medium was popular in France, and described the film as a fusion between American, Disney-esque influences and those of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
The film features rare interviews, original animation, and reenactments and delves into the struggles, triumphs, and defining moments that shaped the actress' life and career.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The character animation is frequently a hoot, especially in the breakfast foods segment that might inspire trips to the kitchen when viewing.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The first screenings for 2025 were held over Halloween weekend, but there’s still time to see the 2025 edition of new, cutting-edge animation.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
The film features rare interviews, original animation, and reenactments and delves into the struggles, triumphs, and defining moments that shaped the actress' life and career.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The character animation is frequently a hoot, especially in the breakfast foods segment that might inspire trips to the kitchen when viewing.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The first screenings for 2025 were held over Halloween weekend, but there’s still time to see the 2025 edition of new, cutting-edge animation.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
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The addition of orange gives this gorgeously vibrant sauce a zing of brightness that's a perfect pairing with its decidedly festive hue.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Thereafter, however, the moon has been setting later in the evening and has been slowly waning in brightness.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Indeed, the backstage energy at the spring 2026 shows brought a liveliness that went beyond the usual hubbub of getting ready while polishing off Pura Vida takeaway in the wee hours before showtime.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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But the film emphasizes the cast’s very evident liveliness.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Aug. 2025
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Some Wall Street analysts are bullish on the market, while others are raising questions about excessive exuberance.—
por Adi Ignatius,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exuberance and linguistic force of Midnight’s Children is still, after 44 years, a joy to encounter on the page.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Here a pair of complementary color schemes—red and green and blue and orange—bring vibrancy to the space.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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They are sealed with a glossy, water-resistant coating to ensure color vibrancy and durability.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Miu Miu, the category’s most recent entrant with its Miutine Eau de Parfum fronted by actress Emma Corrin, was the top-growing beauty brand in September by brand vitality score, or VIT, Traackr’s measurement of a brand’s social media visibility and impact.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Our vitality and energy will be low, so take it easy.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
4 Nov. 2025
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Warmer nights can delay the changing colors of leaves or turn down their vibrance, scientists say.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The blue hues of the shirt and bag add some vibrance to the otherwise neutral outfit, while details like the small knit hat create a contrast that is the perfect blend of modern and classic aesthetics.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
4 Sep. 2025
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This layer is essential for delivering stable voltage readings, preventing the formation of water layers, and enhancing overall sensor robustness.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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That begins with intellectual robustness.—
Nicholas Dirks,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animation. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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