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
Ken's Just Defend, an advanced blocking technique that recovers health and has other benefits, uses his Street Fighter 6 parry animation.
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Jeffrey L. Wilson, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
By 1986, Disney broke ground on Disney-MGM Studios, which would have an animation studio and live soundstages.
—David Morton, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2025
The movie was made entirely in China, involving 138 animation companies and more than 4,000 crew, according to its end credits.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Pixar, an animation studio owned by Disney, announced the film's theatrical return in an X post on Thursday, July 17.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Jeffrey L. Wilson, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
By 1986, Disney broke ground on Disney-MGM Studios, which would have an animation studio and live soundstages.
—David Morton, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2025
The movie was made entirely in China, involving 138 animation companies and more than 4,000 crew, according to its end credits.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Pixar, an animation studio owned by Disney, announced the film's theatrical return in an X post on Thursday, July 17.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
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This is equivalent to a quadrupling of sky brightness over the duration of a human childhood (18 years).—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The team also compared the surface brightness of TOI 1227 with models of stellar evolution.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 July 2025
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Santa Monica, California, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this month, which is impressive for a town that still has the energy and exuberance of a restless teenager.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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But rather than dismissing the rally as exuberance, Citi hiked its stock price target by $126 and now sees GE Vernova shares hitting $670, suggesting a modest upside of more than 6% over Wednesday’s close.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Completed in February 2024, the highly specced ride was originally finished in Arctic Grey but has been given a bright paint job that reflects the vibrancy of the three-time Grammy winner’s performances.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
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Using a purple shampoo can maintain the vibrancy of your hair between your salon visits.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
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The clinical results released to mark the serum’s 10th anniversary reiterate the reason behind the product’s lasting power: a 23% reduction in fine lines, 28% improvement in hydration, and 43% boost in skin vitality.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The overall mood strikes a new balance between ease, refinement and visual vitality, infusing men’s fashion with a refreshing sense of modern elegance.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Her hair was styled in waves with a middle part and her makeup highlighted glowy, natural elements. De La Vali, founded in 2017 in Ibiza but based in London, emphasizes designs with nods to Spain and the vibrance and ease of bohemian style.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 July 2025
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Eleanor is played by Pippa Knowles with a playful, caustic vibrance that seizes the screen.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Instead, we're meant to interpret the montage as Anna's way of carrying Jamie's spirit with her through her life.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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That spirit of innovation has shaped our approach to programs globally.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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There is perhaps even more diversity around technology transfer, with rules, attitudes and enthusiasm varying significantly between universities.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But its interest would set off a free-for-all among large railroads and pose a test of the Trump administration’s enthusiasm for industrial consolidation.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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