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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The vitality and economic dynamism of a Türkiye in its mid-40s will not mirror the demographic energy the country possessed in its 20s.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The interior’s curved picture windows, balusters, and organic forms are mirrored outside in the ribbon-like planters of staggered height that both add dynamism to the terrace landscaping and also preserve privacy.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
Wagner Moura brings taut control and thoughtful dynamism to the role of a scientist driven into hiding by legal and extralegal threats.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
California Forever could transmit Silicon Valley’s dynamism into the Central Valley, backed by investors with incentives to develop an efficient and scalable community of dense urban housing and high-tech manufacturing.
—Chris Elmendorf, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The interior’s curved picture windows, balusters, and organic forms are mirrored outside in the ribbon-like planters of staggered height that both add dynamism to the terrace landscaping and also preserve privacy.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
Wagner Moura brings taut control and thoughtful dynamism to the role of a scientist driven into hiding by legal and extralegal threats.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
California Forever could transmit Silicon Valley’s dynamism into the Central Valley, backed by investors with incentives to develop an efficient and scalable community of dense urban housing and high-tech manufacturing.
—Chris Elmendorf, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 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 12 Dec. 2025.
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