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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Luis de la Rosa, an animator who worked on Across the Spider-Verse and My Little Pony, was killed after being struck by a train in France. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026 That's quite the draw for video editors, music creators, 3D graphic designers, animators, and any other creative making something magic out of a little software and some imagination. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 Honorary Oscars will be presented to actor Glenn Close, director Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 June 2026 The honor has been bestowed upon actors, comedians, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, animators, musicians, executives, journalists, and various other individuals whose work in television has no equal. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for animator

Word History

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

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

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