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animation

[an-uh-mey-shuhn] / ˌæn əˈmeɪ ʃən /


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Researchers combined multiple images into an animation that traces the comet's movement as it travels toward its closest approach to the Sun.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

More than 700 workers in 18 studios were involved in producing the animation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Empire's John Nugent, external said Johnson's character "feels like an AI interpretation", and to call the film "live action feels like a misnomer" because of the heavy use of animation.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The latest chapter in the lowbrow but lucrative "Minions" franchise debuted atop the North American box office this weekend, edging out another popular animation series in "Toy Story," industry estimates showed Sunday.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

Patti normally had a busy, chatty way about her, but today she sounded low and her voice didn’t have its usual animation.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

As a result, enhanced, clearer offside animations will be used at the World Cup.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

As this technology developed, the photographs became more detailed and the animations swifter and smoother.

From Slate May 25, 2026

A framed screen displaying the original 2001 work from director Chris Columbus is untouched, but surrounding it are newly added digital animations designed to envelop guests.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

National regulations require microdrama makers to register to obtain a licence -- a step made mandatory for AI-generated animations from this month.

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

The only thing that makes me feel better is thinking about Ray’s animations.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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