as in driver
someone or something that gives life or vigor to
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of animator
The film was crafted over five years by a team of 4,000 animators and features nearly 2,000 visual effects shots.
—
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
After Star Wars, Disney took the Austin audience to the world of Pixar, with chief creative officer Pete Docter saying that the Disney parks are frequently in the thoughts of its animators.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
Embracing Authenticity Through Genuine Connection An early win of the evening came when Flow — a film with absolutely no dialogue created by independent animators from Latvia — won Best Animated Feature Film.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The character animation is of a truly superlative quality reminiscent of the Disney animators in the 1940s who used to study animals at length in learning how to draw them.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for animator
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
After Star Wars, Disney took the Austin audience to the world of Pixar, with chief creative officer Pete Docter saying that the Disney parks are frequently in the thoughts of its animators.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
Embracing Authenticity Through Genuine Connection An early win of the evening came when Flow — a film with absolutely no dialogue created by independent animators from Latvia — won Best Animated Feature Film.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The character animation is of a truly superlative quality reminiscent of the Disney animators in the 1940s who used to study animals at length in learning how to draw them.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for animator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animator
Noun
-
Reckless drivers speeding through parking lots are a danger to everyone!—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
-
While technology has overtaken brand purpose as the top growth driver, purpose (brand mission) remains a key priority.—
Janett Haas,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
As the executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate, Malcolm LaVergne sells Simpson’s assets to pay off leftover debts.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
-
And second, in both titis and Barbaries, females exhibit a high degree of autonomy and are the executors of mate choice.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The men and women of this agency embody courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
-
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to visit the CIA to discuss government efficiency, according to the agency.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The utility had owned replacement generators since 1988 but had not installed them.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
-
Visit Canada So far, the undeniable capabilities of AI music generators have been reflected on the charts only via a counterreaction.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
This brain activity leads to the provocative conclusion that people with fibromyalgia don’t simply have lower thresholds for reporting a stimulus as painful.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
-
In fact, leading economists agree that health care price transparency will free up $1 trillion in our economy every year, generating an enormous economic stimulus while reining in the runaway costs plaguing businesses nationwide.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Maybe this World Happiness Day is an invitation to configure a glocal approach to happiness, in which everyone gets a fair chance to thrive – free from material want, equipped to harness AI as a catalyst of their own best self.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
-
This fantasy set-up is the catalyst for a journey of reconnection for mother and father, May and Cody, across a variety of brilliantly distinct levels.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The contract, Schefter said, could be worth up to $7 million with incentives.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
-
Europe and China both have incentives to step up, for different reasons and with different priorities.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Hailey Bieber never stops mining the food pyramid for fresh beauty inspiration.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2025
-
Warmer perfumes overall are currently trending (vanilla, anyone?), but, unlike the more popular gourmands taking over TikTok, musky perfumes take inspiration from skin rather than your pantry.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
23 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animator. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share