animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər 
plural animators
: someone or something that animates: such as
a
: an artist who is involved in creating animation for cartoons, films, video games, etc.
b
: a person who leads and encourages participation in an activity
… community animators mobilize individuals and organizations …—
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But the production team behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse truly takes the cake, as over 1,000 animators were required to pull off its incredible, unmatched aesthetic.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The design will pay homage to the beauty of nature while taking inspiration from the forests following the tradition started by Walt Disney and his team of animators.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
How does having a separate team of action choreographers design those scenes impact the work of the animators?
—Rafael Motamayor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Her husband is also an animator, and the pair love coming up with funny voices to make their kids laugh.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The design will pay homage to the beauty of nature while taking inspiration from the forests following the tradition started by Walt Disney and his team of animators.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
How does having a separate team of action choreographers design those scenes impact the work of the animators?
—Rafael Motamayor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Her husband is also an animator, and the pair love coming up with funny voices to make their kids laugh.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈan-ə-ˌmāt-ər
: someone who makes an animated cartoon
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