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someone or something that gives life or vigor to
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Recent Examples of animator
The animator-to-be and the man would go on to build one of the world’s largest entertainment companies, delivering the Kansas City Star and the Kansas City Times with his brother Roy, starting at age 9.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The architect says he's worked with around 13 consultants, including animators, music arrangers and contractors, who helped design and build the show.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 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
By war’s end Disney animators had designed insignia for over twelve hundred military units.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The architect says he's worked with around 13 consultants, including animators, music arrangers and contractors, who helped design and build the show.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 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
By war’s end Disney animators had designed insignia for over twelve hundred military units.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animator
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While teachers unions have gotten the most attention, the law also affects many other public sector unions, including those that represent bus drivers, janitors, cafeteria workers and maintenance workers.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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On Sunday night, 39 Cup Series drivers return to the track for the Coca-Cola 600 just three days after the death of Busch, who had more wins (234) than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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No law firm, executor or court is named Legitimate inheritance notices always include verifiable legal contacts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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The digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The object no longer belongs to its origin or to its own agency, but to the structures that contain it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The veteran forward, who came over from the Dallas Wings in free agency, totaled 8 points, six rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Sometimes, however, the generator would land on a truly poetic interpretation.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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Never use a gas stove, grill or generator to heat your home.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Renter Mandy Feng, who prefers to use a pseudonym for fear of being seen criticizing the authorities, said the stimulus the government is offering has failed to offset people’s anxiety over an uncertain economic outlook.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Perhaps sensing this, the league trotted out a series of onstage stimuli between picks.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The positioning is especially notable with investors now heading into earnings from Nvidia on Wednesday after the bell — a report that has repeatedly acted as a market-moving catalyst for the broader AI ecosystem.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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There is a long tradition of environmental disasters serving as the catalyst for post-apocalyptic potboilers.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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All of the candidates have made boosting film and TV production in the city a priority, even if the real impact likely comes from production incentives at the state or federal level.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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Internally, the data may be rich, but it is still bounded by the company’s own assumptions, incentives, and experiences.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The pair were just jamming out when Weinberg laid down an idea for a guitar line and Osby was struck with inspiration, instantly reciting lyrics over the chords.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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For inspiration, director Na watched some early Steven Spielberg.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animator. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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