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animate

[an-uh-meyt, an-uh-mit] / ˈæn əˌmeɪt, ˈæn ə mɪt /




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He emerged with twins whose distinct qualities animate an awards-worthy dual performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Such outcomes would not resolve the broader debates that animate these cases.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

Your avatar buddy is housed in a little jar with an LED projection system to display and animate it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

He was trying to convey emotion and animate characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

It was a different sensation; whereas the jungle’s dirt had been warm and inviting, the stable's was cooler and distinctly less animate.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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