sway

Sway refers to multiple related but distinct ideas and items. In everyday language, sway denotes movement or influence. As a verb, it describes a back-and-forth or side-to-side motion, such as trees swaying in the wind, and it can also mean to persuade someone to change their opinion or course of action. As a noun, sway can refer to the motion itself or the power to influence others.

Microsoft Sway is a web-based presentation program developed by Microsoft. It enables users to create interactive, story-like documents using a card-based interface and automatically responsive layouts. Sway emphasizes storytelling over slide-centric design and integrates with other Microsoft 365 services. It was announced in 2014 and released to the public in 2015, and is available as a web app and on mobile platforms.

“Sway” is also the title of a popular song. It originated as the Spanish bolero “¿Quién Será?” from the 1950s, with English lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The Dean Martin recording is among the best-known English-language versions, and the song has since been covered by numerous artists.

Other uses include geographical places named Sway, such as Sway, Hampshire, a village in southern England. The term also appears in various brand names and media titles.