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Definitions

driving force

NOUN
ax to grind
Synonyms
WEAK
agenda hidden agenda incentive motivation motive reason score to settle
NOUN
motive power
Synonyms
WEAK
electromotive force kinetic energy locomotion means of propulsion motivity prime mover propulsion

Example Sentences

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“The Devil Wears Prada” taught me to appreciate film in a profound, scholarly way that would later become my life’s driving force.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Queen Elizabeth spoke of how Britain and the U.S. could be the driving force to spread democracy and freedom to peoples around the world in the post-Soviet era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Keenly aware that "hair is part of identity", Natalie has become a driving force behind a series of workshops in north-east Wales to address this knowledge and skills gap.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

At its peak, Unity was a wildly popular game engine and the driving force behind viral crazes like Pokémon Go.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

In short, the themes of GGS seem to me to be not only a driving force in the ancient world but also a ripe area for study in the modern world.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond