dynamic
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Definition of dynamic
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or less commonly dynamical \ dī-ˈna-mi-kəl
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dynamic
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Synonyms & Antonyms for dynamic
Synonyms: Adjective
energetic, flush, gingery, lusty, peppy, red-blooded, robust, vigorous, vital
Antonyms: Adjective
dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid
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Examples of dynamic in a Sentence
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… tournament blackjack is more dynamic, and more complex, than simply playing against the house. — Michael Kaplan, Cigar Aficionado, December 2002 Indeed, one of the most dynamic influences on family life and society in the last century was the extension of concepts to individual worth and human rights. — Perdita Huston, Ms., December 2001/January 2002 The new dynamic duo have little in common but a bright orange ball. — Stephen Rodrick, ESPN, 3 Apr. 2000 an exciting and dynamic performance the dynamic theory of heatNoun
… the high-tech world is, at heart, a cruel, unforgiving place ruled by the merciless dynamics of the marketplace. — Michiko Kakutani, New York Times, 27 June 2002 … my memory of specific events is sketchy, but the general emotional flavor is engraved on my mind as a classic example of my family's bent dynamic. — Florence King, National Review, 15 Oct. 2001 … the Cambrian Explosion, created the evolutionary dynamic that produced most of the species that subsequently populated the earth, from insects and fish to dinosaurs and humans. — J. Madeleine Nash, Time, 20 Aug. 2001 Raisons d'état, not the dynamics of capitalism, created the American thrust for world influence. — Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., The Cycles of American History, 1986 the dynamic between a doctor and a patient Group dynamics are important to consider. The dynamics of this class are different from those of other classes. Disease was a central dynamic in the decrease in population. a study on famine and population dynamics
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The introduction of Roberto Firmino for Liverpool at halftime had a radical impact on the dynamic. — Jonathan Wilson, SI.com, "Both Liverpool, Chelsea Can Take Positives From Super Cup Exercise," 14 Aug. 2019 There’s no throw without a snap and Tua Tagovailoa explained some of the inner-workings of that dynamic with a new center taking over this year. — Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, "Sometimes it gets heated but Tua Tagovailoa explained how on-field mishaps are resolved," 13 Aug. 2019 This gap between those making the decisions and those affected by them, experts say, is a dynamic with deep roots in American history. — NBC News, "It's not just men: White conservative women have played key role in abortion policy changes this year," 13 Aug. 2019 Sometimes, pulling back or detaching can disrupt the dynamic enough to nudge troubled people toward taking responsibility for their own recovery. — Amy Dickinson, chicagotribune.com, "Ask Amy: Overwhelmed parent wants to mend broken family," 5 Aug. 2019 Sometimes, pulling back or detaching can disrupt the dynamic enough to nudge troubled people toward taking responsibility for their own recovery. — Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, "Ask Amy: We’re trying to sell our house. Can we tell our neighbors to clean up?," 5 Aug. 2019 Sometimes, pulling back or detaching can disrupt the dynamic enough to nudge troubled people toward taking responsibility for their own recovery. — Amy Dickinson, The Denver Post, "Ask Amy: Overwhelmed parent wants to mend broken family," 5 Aug. 2019 Sometimes, pulling back or detaching can disrupt the dynamic enough to nudge troubled people toward taking responsibility for their own recovery. — Ask Amy, oregonlive.com, "Ask Amy: Family exhausted trying to deal with adult daughters’ accusations and substance abuse," 5 Aug. 2019 The Wall contract is a staggering dynamic to take on. — Dave Hyde, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Hyde5: For all the Westbrook talk, is Beal a better deal for Heat?," 11 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The substance of the movie lies with the three best friends, who try to understand and express their love for one another amid the torrid social dynamics of sixth grade. — Marella Gayla, BostonGlobe.com, "In ‘Good Boys,’ sixth grade just isn’t what it used to be," 15 Aug. 2019 The dynamics of the household are presented sketchily if at all, but Martin appears now to be in a sort of relationship with Keesha (Justine Skye), a dancer at a local strip club. — John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Already Gone': Film Review," 15 Aug. 2019 Four years later, the two are going strong as the dynamics of their relationship change with their kids becoming their priority. — Ale Russian, PEOPLE.com, "Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Are 'Very Happy' Four Years Into Marriage: They're 'So Grounded'," 15 Aug. 2019 However, the dynamics of a modern economy may mean that monetary policy moves alone will not be enough, and fiscal policy tools, too, will have to be deployed to deal with the situation. — Rahul Menon, Quartz India, "India’s economic slump is far too deep to be tackled with mere tinkering of interest rates," 7 Aug. 2019 In addition to the dynamics of their friendship and how addiction affects intimacy, Jules is also trying to navigate dating apps, bullying, and identity. — Serena Sonoma, Teen Vogue, "What Trans Teens Are Saying About Jules on 'Euphoria'," 5 Aug. 2019 Even this imagery, however, can give us otherwise unseen information about the dynamics of molecules. — Scientific American, "Fang Needles, Quantum Carpets and Tender Robot Touches," 2 Aug. 2019 What’s interesting about the current dynamic of competitive Fortnite is not that Ninja and Tfue have to make way for a new generation of better, younger players by disappearing from the spotlight. — Nick Statt, The Verge, "How the Fortnite World Cup could inspire the next Ninja or Tfue," 30 July 2019 These closures can happen when leases get too expensive or the overall dynamics of a location change. — Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, "Biggby Coffee Co-CEO Mike McFall drinks 14 espressos a day," 27 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dynamic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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