animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər 
plural animators
: 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 …—
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The short is split into nine scenes that seamlessly blend together, with one animator taking over each scene.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Seth is an artist, animator and carpenter living in Toronto.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Javadoodles, an animator and artist with over three milion social media followers, has found her own way to recharge.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Tiara owns a professional catering company, per her Instagram; Croix is an animator and artist, per his website; and Lucky is the founder of cosmetic company Pretty Lucky Lips, per her Instagram bio.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Seth is an artist, animator and carpenter living in Toronto.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Javadoodles, an animator and artist with over three milion social media followers, has found her own way to recharge.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Tiara owns a professional catering company, per her Instagram; Croix is an animator and artist, per his website; and Lucky is the founder of cosmetic company Pretty Lucky Lips, per her Instagram bio.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animator. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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animator
noun
an·i·ma·tor
ˈan-ə-ˌmāt-ər
: someone who makes an animated cartoon
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