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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American power is not forged through coercive foreign adventures but is built on the economic dynamism of its states.
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Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
There was a lack of dynamism in central areas and very little penetration from either Gakpo or Salah in wide areas, who once again struggled to get the better of their opponent.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Jackson aimed his trademark fiery dynamism at studio and network executives, forming the Rainbow Coalition on Fairness in the Media — an offshoot of his Rainbow Coalition that focused on social justice and economic equality — and threatening boycotts against projects that excluded minorities.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
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Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
There was a lack of dynamism in central areas and very little penetration from either Gakpo or Salah in wide areas, who once again struggled to get the better of their opponent.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Jackson aimed his trademark fiery dynamism at studio and network executives, forming the Rainbow Coalition on Fairness in the Media — an offshoot of his Rainbow Coalition that focused on social justice and economic equality — and threatening boycotts against projects that excluded minorities.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Dynamism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamism. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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