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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There is an immediate question over the formation Al Hilal will deploy against Real Madrid; much of their success under Jesus, particularly in attack, was crafted around a fluid 4-3-3 system that benefited from the dynamism of wingers Malcom and beloved club captain Salem Al-Dawsari.
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 18 June 2025
While the parallels drawn (sometimes by the artist himself) between him and 2Pac are usually semiotic, here Wayne channels what is perhaps Pac’s signature skill: his capacity to bludgeon his way through a heavy beat while retaining the dynamism and bend in his voice.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
Far from fostering a business-friendly climate, this bill would undermine Florida’s entrepreneurial dynamism.
—Sam Peak, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025
This dynamism makes their journey’s end both more natural and more meaningful than its medium’s typical stasis.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 24 May 2025
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 18 June 2025
While the parallels drawn (sometimes by the artist himself) between him and 2Pac are usually semiotic, here Wayne channels what is perhaps Pac’s signature skill: his capacity to bludgeon his way through a heavy beat while retaining the dynamism and bend in his voice.
—Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
Far from fostering a business-friendly climate, this bill would undermine Florida’s entrepreneurial dynamism.
—Sam Peak, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025
This dynamism makes their journey’s end both more natural and more meaningful than its medium’s typical stasis.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 24 May 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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