moving spirit
Prime mover behind
A moving spirit is the person who drives or animates an undertaking—the one whose energy and vision make something happen.
The phrase suggests someone who provides essential momentum rather than just participating: She was the moving spirit behind the neighborhood cleanup initiative.
Also called a guiding spirit or prime mover.
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- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- influencePower to affect others
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
guide · oracle · guru · patron · enlightener · awakener · catalyst · impetus
Agent enabling change
- instigatorOne who provokes action
- architectBuilding design professional
- founderOne who begins something
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
trailblazer · innovator · visionary · director · leader · organizer · initiator · mastermind
Power to do work
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
- vigorActive physical strength
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
- verveSpirited enthusiasm
enthusiasm · vivacity · liveliness · zest · exuberance · elan · brio · vim
muse
Think deeply about
mentor · guide · oracle · guru · patron · enlightener · awakener · catalyst · impetus · stimulus
catalyst
Agent enabling change
- instigatorOne who provokes action
- architectBuilding design professional
- founderOne who begins something
pioneer · trailblazer · innovator · visionary · director · leader · organizer · initiator · mastermind · spearhead
energy
Power to do work
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
- vigorActive physical strength
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
verve · enthusiasm · vivacity · liveliness · zest · exuberance · elan · brio · vim · spark
moving spiritdead weight
Inert, burdensome mass
nonentity · cipher · figurehead · placeholder · passenger
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