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someone or something that gives life or vigor to
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Recent Examples of animator
Walt's scene takes inspiration from the 1964 special Disneyland Goes to the World's Fair, in which the famed animator first introduced his idea for the Carousel of Progress.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Another Tom Holland installment is due in a few weeks, while the third Spider-Verse movie limps toward next year’s release on the exhausted backs of its animators.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 May 2026
Film industry pros, for example, from actors and animators to editors and even location scouts, have expressed concern about AI one day putting them out of work — fears that were front and center in the mass strikes that shut down Hollywood productions in 2023.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Director Gianni Amelio was celebrated with an honorary career prize, while the Special David Prize went to animator and director Bruno Bozzetto.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Another Tom Holland installment is due in a few weeks, while the third Spider-Verse movie limps toward next year’s release on the exhausted backs of its animators.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 May 2026
Film industry pros, for example, from actors and animators to editors and even location scouts, have expressed concern about AI one day putting them out of work — fears that were front and center in the mass strikes that shut down Hollywood productions in 2023.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Director Gianni Amelio was celebrated with an honorary career prize, while the Special David Prize went to animator and director Bruno Bozzetto.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animator
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The trooper initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, later identified as 33-year-old Conor William Parady of San Antonio, Florida.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Searchers urged drivers and boaters to avoid the area.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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Antoine Fuqua’s movie, starring Jaafar Jackson, was sanctioned by Jackson’s estate and its producers include the estate’s executors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
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But the biopic reserves its most pivotal role for Michael's former entertainment lawyer, John Branca, who also happens to be the co-executor of Jackson's estate and a co-producer of the film.—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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State election officials would also be given secure access to citizenship information maintained by federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration and the State Department.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The health agency later said that Geo Group refused to allow inspectors to interview facility staff.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Existing random number generators, including quantum versions, rely on users trusting that their hardware components continue to operate as intended.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Noise pollution Data centers’ continuous operation means that cooling systems, including air chillers and cooling fans, generate a persistent humming sound around the clock – as do any generators that are in use to provide power.—
Ed Maibach,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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The cerebral circuitry of the human brain—specifically the salience network, which is responsible for filtering stimuli—seems to be more active in individuals with misophonia.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The ability to disconnect intentionally from these overwhelming stimuli—to reclaim one’s focus, clarity, and feeling of immediacy—has become rare and precious.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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After overcoming a spinal injury in the 2025 season, Smith will look to serve as the catalyst in their latest finals appearance.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Lila’s agents recently identified catalysts for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen that outperform the precious metals the industry currently relies on.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Financial incentives offered by the conservation district, in conjunction with federal programs, have enticed farmers in the South Fork of the Republican River near Burlington to end irrigation on an additional 20,000 acres.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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As firms scale, governance, incentives, and legacy practices shift focus from customer value and human flourishing.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Baronessa winked and stated that the princess was an inspiration to others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch and choreographed by Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles, the production radically reimagines the musical with inspiration from ballroom culture.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animator. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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