MOMENTUM Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

momentum

noun

mō-ˈmen-təm

Definition of momentum

as in impetus

something that arouses action or activity the former president's endorsement was all the momentum the campaign needed

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Recent Examples of momentum The day’s protest, which marked the culmination of weeks of building momentum, then escalated in clashes with authorities. — Connor Greene, Time, 22 July 2026 On the other hand, a gap that quickly gets filled suggests the initial reaction is being rejected, a development that can often lead to a more sustained shift in momentum than many investors expect. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 22 July 2026 When information is scattered, processes are unclear or opportunities are difficult to navigate, momentum slows. — Curtis Brinkerhoff, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Demand for lightweight, summer-ready denim is gaining momentum across the market as well. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for momentum

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Noun

Part of the impetus was a recent initiative called the Outdoor Adventure and Alternative Sports Strategic Plan, which sought to identify how Denver could offer more recreation opportunities to residents.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 July 2026
The impetus for baseball to seize control of in-market games was accelerated by the demise of the Main Street Sports RSNs, which marooned nine MLB clubs.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of impetus

Noun

Cordero’s visit to Costa Rica feeds into a wider picture in Latin America, as more countries inaugurate tax breaks and incentives.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026
State and local incentives from South Carolina and Greenville County account for approximately $200 million.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Definition of incentive

Noun

Still, even with that encouragement, the thought of starting over again with someone new has been an emotional adjustment.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Providers recognize this transition has its ups and downs for their patients and offer some words of encouragement.

— Isabel Lopez, Parents, 14 July 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

The next frontier of value will not be the fastest answer or the most personalized stimulus.

— Regan Peng, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Analysts said the persistence of such underlying weakness also raises the question of whether Chinese officials will turn to more fiscal stimulus to try and boost domestic spending.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of stimulus

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