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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Played with exuberance by Jacob Laval, Austin is a disrupter and catalyst, a lesson in joyful mettle to everyone around him — especially his parents (Zachary Levi and Meghann Fahy).—
Sheri Linden,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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His influence extends beyond on-the-ball exuberance as his constant movement and scanning keep him a step ahead.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 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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This is why Berlin, Cannes and Venice, after nearly a century of annual unspoolings (as Variety likes to call them) retain their reputations and the vitality of their programming and festival operations.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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This class covers the identification, preparation, and safe use of medicinal herbs, focusing on their role in boosting immunity, managing stress and inflammation, and promoting overall vitality.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 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 something to the spirit of that is really speaking to me.—
David Kinne,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Its current World of Whiskey theme examines a variety of takes on the spirit from around the world and is $175 per person.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
26 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 1 Mar. 2025.
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