animatronic

adjective

an·i·ma·tron·ic ˌa-nə-mə-ˈträ-nik

: of, relating to, or being a puppet or similar figure that is animated by means of electromechanical devices

animatronically

ˌa-nə-mə-ˈträ-ni-k(ə-)lē

adverb

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The Google Search game features the red light-green light challenge from the show, presided over by the murdering animatronic girl doll Young-Hee. —

Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024 There are fish tanks, giant trees and large animatronic butterflies flapping their wings and a thunderstorm that rumbles through every once in a while. —

Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 27 Nov. 2024 One recent creation took the form of a bare-bones animatronic dog that, when activated, seemed to clamber awkwardly forward. —

Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024 Still in testing, the animatronic birds may be used to study avian formations, coloration and communication, in addition to other natural ecosystems. —

Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for animatronic