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Recent Examples of animator
Robert Verrall, a pioneering Canadian animator, director and film producer with the National Film Board of Canada, has died.
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Because of the budget, many of the animators were very young and straight out of school.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
The Boy and the Heron Year: 2023 Runtime: 2h 4m
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
One of the most influential animators of all time is still with us, making this stunning Oscar winner last year, available exclusively on Max.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
The union that represents Hollywood animators ratified its new contract with the studios, despite concerns among some prominent members over the deal’s protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Because of the budget, many of the animators were very young and straight out of school.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
The Boy and the Heron Year: 2023 Runtime: 2h 4m
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
One of the most influential animators of all time is still with us, making this stunning Oscar winner last year, available exclusively on Max.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
The union that represents Hollywood animators ratified its new contract with the studios, despite concerns among some prominent members over the deal’s protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animator
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The car's handling became a bigger problem, with the driver reporting that the vehicle felt loose during a caution.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies have more than 400 programs addressing social drivers of health being established backed by more than a $1 billion investment.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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The executor even accused Daniel of framing Brent for a bogus plot to commit mass murder at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York; Brent was detained by police in a holding cell for nearly 24 hours until being released due to lack of evidence.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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According to the Times, the new executors objected to the film after seeing a cut.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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The agency didn't respond to requests for information about the raid.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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The offensive line can be rebuilt through free agency and the draft, and the Bears will have a lot of work to do.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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The four-story colonial has four fireplaces (one with a stone hearth) and, lest the power fail, a whole-house generator to keep things humming.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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Also, consider newer RV models with quiet power generators.—
Andrea Agostini Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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Deal-making activity in China ramps up Merger and acquisition deals in China are starting to rebound as Beijing’s stimulus measures start to bear fruit, while pressure from Donald Trump’s tariffs is also driving industry consolidation.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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The other half, to set up a community advisory panel to help operate the monitors and publish the results, is coming from the federal government’s COVID-19 stimulus spending.—
John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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While structural changes are critical, women can also be their own catalyst for change.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Both players are major offensive catalysts for their teams with equally strong relative impacts at five-on-five, though Hutson does give a bit more back defensively.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Targeted retaliation is designed to give supporters of Donald Trump an incentive to try to persuade him to deescalate any trade war.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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In a region with robust transit alternatives, tolling also serves as an incentive for commuters to explore more sustainable transportation modes, reducing congestion and emissions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Many of the character’s silhouettes also took inspiration from Christian Dior’s work in the 1950s, combining romanticism with classic couture structure.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Bonaire cabin kit caught our eye for its modern, rectangular shape that takes inspiration from vacation resort cabins.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animator. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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