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
But there’s a sense of theater to everything, from the removable roof panels to the animations that play when engaging drive modes.
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New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
The animation is a mixed bag, too.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The series is produced by Skybound Entertainment’s animation studio Skybound Animation.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
It's been nearly 40 years since the live-action Masters of the Universe film bombed at the box office, relegating He-Man and his super-powered cohort to the animation space.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
The animation is a mixed bag, too.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The series is produced by Skybound Entertainment’s animation studio Skybound Animation.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
It's been nearly 40 years since the live-action Masters of the Universe film bombed at the box office, relegating He-Man and his super-powered cohort to the animation space.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
Noun
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Fresh ginger is optional but adds subtle warmth and brightness, especially nice in soups and simple rice dishes.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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The finish is like a veil with a light-reflecting brightness that does wonders at camouflaging darkness and discoloration.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
1 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
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The exuberance over the office sector was well-placed in 2019.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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A lot of exuberance could be rising in your mind and heart today.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ian Schrager’s Italian protégé Aldo Melpignano promises to bring the same energy and cheerfulness that the Borgo Egnazia is known for, though here with a South Tyrolean style.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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That indefatigable cheerfulness, even when describing scenes that sound brutal to almost anyone else, ran through the entire interview.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Dec. 2025
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Sakura Square can mirror the success of other cultural destinations, like Seattle’s Chinatown, where 76% of spending comes from non-residents, driving regional visitation and sustaining Downtown vibrancy.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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These events are considered a critical ingredient for improving downtown vibrancy and providing a lift for restaurants, bars and other entertainment businesses in the immediate downtown area.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Paint Accent Wall An accent wall lends vitality to a room by changing the color or texture of one wall.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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To this end, Bitcoin price formation is increasingly informed by macroeconomic factors and market vitality, rather than by internal supply and production factors.—
Jason Phillips,
Ascend Agency,
30 Jan. 2026
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But this isn't without its compromises on brightness, vibrance, contrast, and color accuracy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Dec. 2025
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Her revelatory aesthetic practice fuses blackness, both visually and culturally, with vibrance and light.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Dec. 2025
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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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Their instincts - polish, clarity, and robustness are valuable, but expensive.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animation. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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