Synonyms of momentum

momentum

noun

mō-ˈmen-təm 

as in impetus

something that arouses action or activity

the former president's endorsement was all the momentum the campaign needed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• impetus
• incentive
• encouragement
• motivation
• stimulus
• impulse
• boost
• spur
• catalyst
• stimulant
• fuel
• provocation
• reason
• yeast
• instigation
• goad
• cause
• shot in the arm
• incitement
• consideration
• incitation
• invitation
• motive
• inducement
• spark
• grounds
• antecedent
• occasion
• catalyzer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disincentive
• counterincentive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of momentum

All this momentum is thanks to their willingness to take big swings. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

However, the Bengals’ defense came through with a big shift of momentum, as Dexter Lawrence burst through the offensive line and tackled Texans running back David Montgomery to turn the ball over on downs as Houston couldn’t find the line to gain. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Now, the fall box office is hoping to keep momentum from the biggest summer season on record. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Later, with slightly less than four minutes remaining, when the Chargers seemingly had a bit of momentum. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026