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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

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

From Barron's

Casting for maximum drama is a driving force in many reality shows.

From Los Angeles Times

In its first year on the market, it helped Huggies sell more diapers, grab more market share and was one of the driving forces behind a 13.1% jump in company profit last quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

The former was instrumental in Argentina's World Cup win in 2022, while the latter was the driving force behind PSG's first Champions League title.

From BBC

But the firm was originally focused on gaming and is still a driving force of innovation in the industry.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.