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
Charlotte was a bright girl who loved cheerleading, doted on her baby brother, and was navigating the tricky road from childhood to adulthood, equally obsessed with Taylor Swift and Gossip Girl as well as the latest Disney animation.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
China may just have enjoyed its biggest hit ever with $2BN-grossing animation Nezha 2, but last year the total box office was down 23% compared to 2023.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Fans of the animation giant will find the parable a little extra relevant these days.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
Imagery and animation created by generative AI models looks impressive at first glance, but it’s all created without intent, imbued with no perspective.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
China may just have enjoyed its biggest hit ever with $2BN-grossing animation Nezha 2, but last year the total box office was down 23% compared to 2023.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Fans of the animation giant will find the parable a little extra relevant these days.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
Imagery and animation created by generative AI models looks impressive at first glance, but it’s all created without intent, imbued with no perspective.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
Noun
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While most use Xeon bulbs as their light source, but brightness from these fades over time, leading to a dimmer image.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Bumping that up to standard brightness was slightly better, but the visuals were still pretty washed out.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There was a freshness and an exuberance to their play.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, emerging talent Ifeanyi Koko, a 20-year-old who recently earned his first national team cap in the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers, is set to inject youthful exuberance into the squad.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s situated in Roma Norte and, echoing the vibrancy of the surrounding streets, strikes a balance between contemporary and classic.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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And the annual Welcome to Freetown show blends Carnival energy with Carnival consciousness, as the six-part musical collective known for incisive lyrics and creative expression perform with vibrancy and passion.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That absurd seriousness about such a ridiculous world is part of the vitality of the comedy.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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Like the film, the new adaptation uses the same archival footage of McCarthy and others from committee hearings and interviews, but what worked well for the multiplex lacks the same vitality in person.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From there, bartenders could add their choice of fresh fruit and herbs for extra flavor and vibrance.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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Adding the top note of bergamot provides freshness and wearability, while the gourmand praline base balances it out with warmth and vibrance.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their booth was a stunning celebration of Italian spirit, exuding elegance, creativity and a deep connection to the brand’s Roman heritage.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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As Donatella Versace prepares to step into her new role as Global Ambassador, there is hope that the Prada Group will honor and preserve the brand’s familial legacy, keeping the spirit of the Versace family alive at its core.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Johnson and Blunt brought Scorsese and DiCaprio the initial concept for the film, which was met with immediate enthusiasm.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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There was excitement, enthusiasm and cheering.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animation. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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