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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Mexican American Brian Gutiérrez brings freshness and dynamism to the midfield, alongside Erik Lira’s energy.
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Federico Valverde — Uruguay/Real Madrid Uruguay’s answer to Steven Gerrard played right-back at times for Real Madrid last season, but his box-to-box dynamism will be critical to the success of Marcelo Bielsa’s midfield.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
That churning mix of confidence and doubt gives Sir Render a full-bodied dynamism that Navy Blue albums can sometimes lack, moving between moods instead of circling around a single frame of mind.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
Economic dynamism has, in effect, advanced faster than the financial systems needed to retain wealth.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Federico Valverde — Uruguay/Real Madrid Uruguay’s answer to Steven Gerrard played right-back at times for Real Madrid last season, but his box-to-box dynamism will be critical to the success of Marcelo Bielsa’s midfield.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
That churning mix of confidence and doubt gives Sir Render a full-bodied dynamism that Navy Blue albums can sometimes lack, moving between moods instead of circling around a single frame of mind.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
Economic dynamism has, in effect, advanced faster than the financial systems needed to retain wealth.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
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“Dynamism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamism. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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