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
At the same time, the internet was having a field day with another stalwart of Japanese anime, deploying generative AI to infuse famous memes, family portraits and movie scenes with a patina of cuteness by recasting them in the style of the Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli.
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Yii-Jan Lin, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
The first step: Show a mouse video snippets of sci-fi movies, sports, animation and nature.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
This is one adventure of many, because people have made live-action videos, animation, all kinds of things for over a decade.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Union and business leaders are pushing for legislation to more than double the California production tax incentive, and to open up the program to a wider range of projects, including sitcoms and animation.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
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Yii-Jan Lin, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
The first step: Show a mouse video snippets of sci-fi movies, sports, animation and nature.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
This is one adventure of many, because people have made live-action videos, animation, all kinds of things for over a decade.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Union and business leaders are pushing for legislation to more than double the California production tax incentive, and to open up the program to a wider range of projects, including sitcoms and animation.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animation
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On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness, which may interfere with viewing, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The lamp has a matte-gold finish, provides optimal brightness, and will look perfect on your work desk.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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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
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Standing Together, but Standing Out Executives agreed that Watches and Wonders served as a statement of the industry’s vitality and vibrancy, with a need to express themselves to the right audience of collectors and enthusiasts.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Launch of British Watchmakers’ Day To demonstrate the existence and vibrancy of the British watch sector, Audsley proposed one day per year where British watchmakers would release a special edition watch available exclusively on that date and at a special venue.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes, the country was cast as a strong and imposing hero, with unparalleled economic vitality and military might.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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As the science continues to evolve, one message grows louder: for those pursuing long-term vitality and resilience, quitting alcohol is not just wise.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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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
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The departures of Kuzma and Valančiūnas, as well as the additions of Middleton and Smart, set the stage for the Wizards to dramatically improve their ball movement and overall spirit.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
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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The enthusiasm has spawned an industry that turns offal—a catchall term for an animal’s nonmuscular parts—into pill or powdered form.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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With 10 other governors in the room, the bipartisan enthusiasm was clear: States are committed to expanding opportunities that give students real-world learning experiences and clear pathways to economic mobility.—
Sara Schapiro,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Animation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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