as in driver
someone or something that gives life or vigor to
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Recent Examples of animator
In a similar vein, Dior tapped Danish animator Nina Gantz to create a tall tale about how a pony — with legs made of safety pins — sought to visit the moon with the help of clover leaves, a house symbol.
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Denni Hu, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
In between was a photo of world-famous animator Walt Disney.
—Seán McMahon, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Even in the face of Hollywood’s timidity, some American independent animators have managed to push their offbeat visions through as features made with limited resources.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Not long ago, Mick had a successful career as an animator working for a Hollywood studio, with a good salary and a loving family.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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Denni Hu, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
In between was a photo of world-famous animator Walt Disney.
—Seán McMahon, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Even in the face of Hollywood’s timidity, some American independent animators have managed to push their offbeat visions through as features made with limited resources.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Not long ago, Mick had a successful career as an animator working for a Hollywood studio, with a good salary and a loving family.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animator
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Digital enhancement software enabled them to lighten and sharpen resolution to also provide a clear facial description of the driver.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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That document said the driver of the car was Aljorna, who prosecutors said was zigzagging through traffic while agents pursued the vehicle.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, his sister Jody Allen, the executor of his will and trust, has maintained the Seahawks’ winning ways.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Childfree Trust partners with a trust company to offer childless individuals and couples medical and financial power of attorney and the ability to act as executor and trustee of the estate.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The law names city, county, and other local agencies, as well as federal law enforcement agencies, but notably does not include law enforcement officers employed by the state, creating a distinction that the judge found discriminatory against federal agents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Aerial footage released by the agency shows a vessel halting shortly after getting struck by the weapon.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Future-ready power plants Rolls-Royce’s Modular Engine Power Plants (MEPP) deliver flexible power generation from 5 MW to 150 MW using standardised mtu engine-generator modules.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The company’s Grok AI chatbot and image generator allowed mass-creation and syndication of non-consensual, explicit, deepfake images that were based on photos of real people, including children.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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His campaign focuses on national security and economic stimulus.—
GRANT PECK,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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On Sunday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party won a two-thirds supermajority in the lower house of parliament, as voters gave a resounding endorsement of her right-wing agenda, which includes fiscal stimulus.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Contact with a catalyst or exposure to air triggers polymerization.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Additional tailwinds include more promising macroeconomic catalysts, such as higher tax refunds set to flow.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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This isn’t shaping up as one of those years with a McDavid-level or even Bedard-level prospect waiting with the first pick, but in a way that’s even more incentive to tank for dead last, assuring no worse than a top-three pick in a year where that still might get you the best player.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Compared someone making monetary demands, a kidnapper looking to make a statement can be more dangerous because there is less incentive to keep the person alive.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The group drew inspiration from Sweden and Finland, both of which have a long history of producing technically sound goaltenders, and combined it with their own philosophies.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Caitlin Morton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animator. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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