dynamism

noun

dy·na·mism | \ ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm

Definition of dynamism

1a 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

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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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But on the other side of that border, Jefferson County doesn’t have the same economic dynamism: The number of businesses in the county fell 11 percent in the same period, according to census data. — Neil Irwin, New York Times, "One County Thrives. The Next One Over Struggles. Economists Take Note.," 29 June 2018 What this condescending message chiefly does is deny to the faith a sense of inner dynamism and enterprise—exactly what is needed in finding a modern future. — Bartle Bull, WSJ, "‘Crusade and Jihad’ Review: Conquest and Conquerors," 26 Aug. 2018 Face-to-face with the dizzyingly grand Paradiso, a roughly 23 x 72-foot canvas commissioned for the Sala del Maggior Consiglio in Venice, Ruskin praised the dynamism of Tintoretto’s composition. — Marley Marius, Vogue, "From Sally Mann to Jacopo Tintoretto, 7 Art Exhibitions You Won't Want to Miss This Spring," 1 Mar. 2019 In the pursuit of growth, development, and dynamism, what’s holding cities back from building it themselves? — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "Big cities courting big tech helped define 2018," 18 Dec. 2018 The idea was to bring that energy and dynamism of the small donor movement to every race, not just federal but state and local as well. — Eric Johnson, Recode, "We have to rewrite antitrust law to deal with tech monopolies, says ‘Positive Populism’ author Steve Hilton," 24 Oct. 2018 Since arriving at Old Trafford, Sanchez has struggled to show the flair and dynamism that marked his 3 1/2 years at Arsenal and, before that, at Barcelona and Udinese. — Steve Douglas, The Seattle Times, "Sanchez spark still missing for Manchester United," 24 Sep. 2018 Stark colors and an active camera, chasing or leading the characters, give the whole film a sense of intensity and dynamism. — Tasha Robinson, The Verge, "What Keeps You Alive shows the importance of art in horror films," 24 Aug. 2018 The long-term dynamism of the U.S.-Israeli strategic partnership could depend on it. — Ilan Berman, WSJ, "Israel’s Dangerous Dalliance With China," 13 Jan. 2019

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