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someone or something that gives life or vigor to
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Recent Examples of animator
The architect says he's worked with around 13 consultants, including animators, music arrangers and contractors, who helped design and build the show.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
And Johnson gained extra insight into Belle's life by visiting the Alsace region of France, which inspired the original Disney animators.
—Courtney Cole, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Toombs started her career in the Ink & Paint department at the Disney Studios in 1940 before becoming a Disney animator in 1945.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
In Conversation Vicky Osterweil explores labor conflict, white supremacy, and how an animator’s strike led to the making of Disney’s Song of the South.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
And Johnson gained extra insight into Belle's life by visiting the Alsace region of France, which inspired the original Disney animators.
—Courtney Cole, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Toombs started her career in the Ink & Paint department at the Disney Studios in 1940 before becoming a Disney animator in 1945.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
In Conversation Vicky Osterweil explores labor conflict, white supremacy, and how an animator’s strike led to the making of Disney’s Song of the South.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animator
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There’s also a lifestyle concierge to help book all sorts of experiences or answer any questions, from arranging a tour of Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul to coordinating a private driver to Teotihuacán.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Two people were killed and three others are in critical condition after a driver lost control and struck pedestrians on a sidewalk in New York City on Friday evening, according to police.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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But a messy dispute between Jackson’s daughter, Paris, and his estate’s executors, entertainment lawyer John Branca and music executive John McClain, has taken some of the fizz out of the celebration.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Paris Jackson just won a major victory in her ongoing battle with her dad’s estate’s executors.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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The nomination signals Trump is backing away from promises to eliminate FEMA, as Hamilton joins a beleaguered agency depleted by staff departures and a 75-day DHS shutdown.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The technology will allow communication with the agency, to help reduce travel times, records show.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Star Catcher envisions its power-node system as complementing nuclear generators rather than supplanting them, according to Rush.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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Unlike a pump that's designed specifically to supply diesel to a generator, the NTSB said the flushing pump, which was designed to clear fuel out of piping for maintenance, didn't have redundancies and couldn't restart automatically after an outage.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Higher-income households cut back more on their gas consumption four years ago than in March, while poorer households likely benefited more from government stimulus programs in 2022.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Heightened uncertainty impacts the labor market with a lag, and the fiscal stimulus from higher refunds will eventually wane, particularly as gas prices remain elevated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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Reports suggest China could order as many as 500 planes, which Jeff said would be a meaningful catalyst for the aerospace giant.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Pappas, meanwhile, sees the quota framework as a potential catalyst for co-production, arguing that projects structured across multiple territories will satisfy local content obligations while opening up international markets simultaneously.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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House members who occupy safe seats have fewer incentives to compromise or work across the aisle.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Provincial incentives can be stacked with the federal rebate to a bonus tax credit rate of 45 percent — a significant lever in an era when every greenlight is being scrutinized.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Then the Aries Moon turns attention toward worth, resources, and building something tangible from inspiration.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animator. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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