dynamism
noun
dy·na·mism
ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm 
1
a
philosophy
: a theory that all phenomena (such as matter or motion) can be explained as manifestations of force (see force entry 1 sense 4) compare mechanism
b
: dynamics sense 2
population dynamism
2
: a dynamic (see dynamic entry 1 sense 1) or expansionist quality
the dynamism of a natural leader
Examples of dynamism in a Sentence
He has the dynamism of a natural leader.
voters were attracted to the young challenger's dynamism, charisma, and progressive ideas
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Those who have already demonstrated their ability to go beyond traditional academics to engage with the world exhibit exactly the kind of dynamism and maturity that admissions teams seek.
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Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
As the backgrounds change, the characters’ skin tones change with them, giving the film an emotional dynamism.
—Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Featuring James Brown’s dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, the story also traces funk’s influences on both new wave and hip-hop.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
The black dress fit close to her form, with diamond cut-outs and a feathered, sparkling skirt that gave her the showgirl dynamism necessary on stage.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
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Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
As the backgrounds change, the characters’ skin tones change with them, giving the film an emotional dynamism.
—Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Featuring James Brown’s dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, the story also traces funk’s influences on both new wave and hip-hop.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
The black dress fit close to her form, with diamond cut-outs and a feathered, sparkling skirt that gave her the showgirl dynamism necessary on stage.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dynamism
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“Dynamism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamism. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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