animator

noun

Definition of animatornext
as in driver
someone or something that gives life or vigor to

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Recent Examples of animator Her grandfather, Ub Iwerks, was a legendary animator instrumental in the development of Mickey Mouse. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 And the animators threw some fun curveballs, including making the embodiment of evil into a shirtless hottie that would make even shirtless Kirk jealous. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 Last January, 57 prominent Skibidi YouTubers signed an open letter to Inviz, demanding that Gerasimov be made lead animator again. — Kyle MacNeill, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026 Hasrajani is an Indian-American animator and filmmaker known for creating Netflix’s Boons and Curses, along with working on The Powerpuff Girls, The Fungies! — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for animator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animator
  1. driver
  2. executor
  3. agency
  4. generator
  5. stimulus
  6. catalyst
  7. incentive
  8. inspiration
Noun
  • The driver, since identified as Santa Paula man Derek Skinner, 34, sustained minor injuries, the release said.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Exports were the main driver of growth, with shipments from the country beating expectations for all three months of the quarter.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of driver
Noun
  • Barrow is the sole trustee of the trust and executor of Voletta’s estate.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
  • While Houston died in 2012, this Barbie was created in partnership with Pat Houston, executor of Whitney Houston’s estate.
    — Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, VIBE.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of executor
Noun
  • But the agency’s independent vaccine advisers unanimously voted in June that the new vaccine’s benefits outweigh its risks.
    — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Bill Flood, a spokesman for DEEP, said the agency decided to commission a new population survey to help inform its ongoing conservation efforts and its work to mitigate conflicts between people and bears.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of agency
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  • Budge estimated that the furniture store was among the city’s largest generators of sales tax revenue and said the wheel was a symbol of its success.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The older man was refilling the generator when the fire broke out, Michalak said.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of generator
Noun
  • Instead, Beijing rolled out a roughly $586 billion stimulus—equivalent to around 12 percent of China’s GDP in 2008—funneled almost entirely into infrastructure and construction.
    — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The gloves must be applied directly to someone's skin to deliver a pain stimulus that typically helps an officer gain compliance within seconds, according to the company.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • Plus, Lijah Vialpando — a three-year starter who plays running back and linebacker — will be Columbine’s catalyst in the backfield.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
  • These two signings alone will be one of the catalysts for a salary cap.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of catalyst
Noun
  • There has been no confirmation from SpaceX or Louisiana officials … But earlier this year the Louisiana Legislature passed a package of incentives for aerospace companies, including liability protections and property tax breaks.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Marketers need to treat the student as the primary decision-maker, using tangible incentives, student-friendly pricing, and direct campus engagement to lower the risk of trying a new product and justify its value well past move-in day.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • Shakur drew inspiration from his mother, Afeni Shakur Davis, who was part of the Black Panthers as a young adult and remained an activist throughout her life.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 9th House of Travel, Learning, Publishing, and Belief, making inspiration, teaching, and future planning feel more inviting.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspiration

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