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
Keith Bunin learned some valuable lessons in his three years working for animation juggernaut Pixar.
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
From original artwork and theme park artifacts to rare comics and animation cels, the auction includes hundreds of items spanning the company's legacy.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The animation hasn’t aged well, at all, but it was generally regarded as being impressive at the time.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
The opening credits revitalize the classic 1960s theme song with a modern sound that encapsulates the idea of the series blending classic elements like the Steve Ditko-esque animation style with newer sensibilities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
From original artwork and theme park artifacts to rare comics and animation cels, the auction includes hundreds of items spanning the company's legacy.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The animation hasn’t aged well, at all, but it was generally regarded as being impressive at the time.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
The opening credits revitalize the classic 1960s theme song with a modern sound that encapsulates the idea of the series blending classic elements like the Steve Ditko-esque animation style with newer sensibilities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
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The upper-right-hand side of the bar has two areas: one includes the equivalent of notification tray icons, and the other offers quick access to screen brightness, network connection, sound, and Dark Style settings.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Feb. 2025
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But everyone agreed that Girard’s best quality was its brightness—that zing of acidity that balanced its salty, savory bite.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
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There is no more popular member of the Leverkusen dressing room — but that exuberance and sense of fun mask an appetite for self-improvement.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Amid the exuberance, the toll of the tragedy wrought by the still-burning fire — human, environmental and otherwise — simmered.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Residents are hopeful that plans for Rainbow Beach will bring back the vibrancy and sense of community that once defined the area.—
Melody Winston,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The vibrancy felt throughout the night only further cemented the brand’s grand revival.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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To be fair, some Democrats and moderate Republicans ignore the vitality of middle-class families as well, mostly House members clinging to their seats with slim electoral majorities.—
Bruce Fuller,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Feb. 2025
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According to Orth, red auras are typically associated with vitality, power, and strong energy.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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Texas Tubing Rivers San Antonio River Walk Blessed with a prime spot in the Texas Hill Country, San Antonio has more adjacent natural beauty and cultural vibrance than most urban landscapes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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This serum moisturizes deep into the skin, helping improve skin texture, reducing discoloration, and boosting skin vibrance.—
Kirsten Chanel Webber,
Rolling Stone,
17 Dec. 2024
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So 7,500 of the books went to the Concord Library, and there’s this room now there that helped to buoy my spirits, knowing that was happening.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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On the heels of her 101st birthday, a Beverly Hills residence with ties to the businesswoman and creative spirit has splashed onto the market for $16.5 million.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The unexpected uptick in inflation could dampen some of the business enthusiasm that arose after Trump's election on promises to reduce regulation and cut taxes.—
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The enthusiasm was palpable among the rest of the pitchers in camp on Wednesday.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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