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Recent Examples of animator
The proximate cause of the strike was the firing of one of the studio’s best animators, Art Babbitt.
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Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The base price for the Studio Display XDR, which is targeted at professional content creators such as video editors, photographers, colorists, 3D animators, and game designers, is $3,299.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
The ride is designed in the look of animator turned theme park artist Mary Blair, reflective of her color clashes and childlike whimsy.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
While the majority of the animation came from his own work, Hardcastle reached out to animator David Daniels, known for pioneering the use of an animation technique called strata cut in which a 3D object made of clay is chipped away and photographed to reveal new layers, creating movement.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The base price for the Studio Display XDR, which is targeted at professional content creators such as video editors, photographers, colorists, 3D animators, and game designers, is $3,299.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
The ride is designed in the look of animator turned theme park artist Mary Blair, reflective of her color clashes and childlike whimsy.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
While the majority of the animation came from his own work, Hardcastle reached out to animator David Daniels, known for pioneering the use of an animation technique called strata cut in which a 3D object made of clay is chipped away and photographed to reveal new layers, creating movement.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animator
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The Front Row Fords almost always have speed on this type of track, which played a big part in why all three drivers had a top-10 finish last year in one of Talladega’s two races.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The department’s news release about the fire included a reminder for drivers to use caution when pulling over near dry grass or vegetation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, has been involved in an ongoing legal battle with the executors of the Michael Jackson estate Branca and McClain, alleging financial mismanagement, excessive fees and self-serving bonus payments.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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In others, the executor may take control of the property and pay expenses from estate funds during probate.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Canadian Radio-television Commission was established in 1968 as a federal agency to oversee broadcasting in Canada and in 1976 had its powers expanded to include telecommunications (and the name changed accordingly to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission [CRTC]).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the years when the president attends the WHCA dinner, the Secret Service takes over the security for the event, though numerous law enforcement agencies had personnel on site Saturday night.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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The island’s energy is provided from the mainland, with a gasoline backup generator and supplemental solar capability in place.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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This helped the show reduce its CO2 emissions by 65 percent over the last season by using grid power as well as battery generators (instead of diesel).—
MIchelle Duff,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Beginning with the stimulus of a cup or two of strong coffee, fifteen-year-old Columbia College sophomore George Templeton Strong started a diary in 1835.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Apr. 2026
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The project aims to produce materials that change their mechanical properties and shape in response to external light stimuli.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Brolley was the catalyst in scoring the first and third goals for a 5-0 halftime.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The previous two cycles saw TCU sign some of the biggest names in the sports, Hailey Van Lith and Olivia Miles, with both players being catalysts for deep NCAA Tournament runs.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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There are no performance incentive payments or cost-of-living increase for senior leadership in the current fiscal year, according to a budget overview, and no incentive payments for anyone in the coming fiscal year starting July 1.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, Massachusetts became the first state in the country to adopt an equity performance incentive, explicitly holding the system accountable for reaching low-income households, renters, and communities of color.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Simons has provided a few moments of quality and inspiration though which Spurs will sorely miss in their final four league games.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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That heritage was the inspiration for this work.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animator. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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