1
as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a dynamic new challenger for the title of heavyweight champion
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2
as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
a dynamic speech expressing her party's goals and values
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Recent Examples of dynamic
While retrograde, this dynamic duo of planets invites us to pause, reflect and refine our visions for the future before charging forward without a solid plan of action.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Toney, who was dynamic in the spring game, has continued to stand out in August camp.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2025
This dynamic, automated and tamper-proof validation offered superior assurance compared to traditional static reporting methods.
—Mirror Tang, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
So the references to the father-son dynamic — including several The Suicide Squad clips used as flashbacks — can feel on the silly side.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Toney, who was dynamic in the spring game, has continued to stand out in August camp.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2025
This dynamic, automated and tamper-proof validation offered superior assurance compared to traditional static reporting methods.
—Mirror Tang, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
So the references to the father-son dynamic — including several The Suicide Squad clips used as flashbacks — can feel on the silly side.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynamic
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Slim Straight Jeans Gap’s been on its game recently, from that energetic Katseye ad to the collab with Béis.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Originally bred as cattle herders in the Swiss Alps, these dogs are energetic and require plenty of mental and physical stimulation.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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In addition to doing his job defensively, Garcia was aggressive in pushing up from his spot at left back and getting involved in the offensive attack.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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During the offseason, Indianapolis went out and aggressive focused on the defensive side of the ball.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Insurers that sell these plans don't offer all of the robust benefits of ACA plans.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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In this still-early stage of the AI boom, Silicon Valley, for all its impunity, has chosen not to voice robust ideas about democracy that differ substantively from the whims of a mercurial White House.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
25 Aug. 2025
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Plan to drink when exercising for 90 minutes or more—long bike rides, say—or when exercising in the heat, or during vigorous exercise with high sweat rates.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This vigorous grower has soft, downy leaves in 12-inch mounds and starry, yellow-green flowers that emerge above them in summer.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
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Google has also begun rolling out two powerful filters for album searches.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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His individually made, powerful cars became status symbols within a decade of their introduction in 1947.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But Over-the-Rhine and Downtown have seen an uptick in violent crime.—
Brenda Ordonez,
The Enquirer,
21 Aug. 2025
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Coleman said about 175 people convicted of violent crimes that took place before the law's effective date who had not yet been sentenced could have been eligible for early release.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From intimate evenings at home to lively dinner parties, Wine Chips make every sip more memorable.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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Fear not, for these screenings all about having fun, letting loose, and experiencing one of the summer's hottest movies the way it was meant to be: in a packed theater with a lively crowd.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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But the defending World Series champions prevailed in emphatic fashion, picking up a three-game sweep to re-establish a two-game lead in the division.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Already Guerrero seems to be able to convey of-the-moment phrasings and character directions with a few emphatic motions—a roller-coaster swoop here, a waggle of the fingers there—and get an immediate response from the choristers.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Dynamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynamic. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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