animator

noun

an·​i·​ma·​tor ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər How to pronounce animator (audio)
plural animators
Synonyms of animatornext
: someone or something that animates: such as
a
: an artist who is involved in creating animation for cartoons, films, video games, etc.
b
: a person who leads and encourages participation in an activity
… community animators mobilize individuals and organizations …—Laura Payton and Bruce Deachman

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Laika was born in 2003 when Philip Knight acquired Vinton Studios, the company founded by animator Will Vinton. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Pre-Production DAVE GREEN (director) 2021 was largely dedicated to doing a Pixar-style story reel of the whole movie with a crew of animators from around the world. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 Renee Zhan Renee Zhan is a Chinese-American director and animator from Houston. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 The murals of animator/fine artist Blair were a wonder, full of children of the world in celebration mode. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for animator

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First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of animator was in 1565

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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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animator

noun
an·​i·​ma·​tor ˈan-ə-ˌmāt-ər How to pronounce animator (audio)
: someone who makes an animated cartoon

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