Examples of oomph in a Sentence
The plot of the story lacks oomph.
The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.
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The Ariane 6 got some extra oomph on this flight from four strap-on, solid-propellant P160C boosters.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 June 2026
The Guardians need to focus on themselves and how to squeeze more out of a lineup that, like last year, lacks oomph.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The attacks looked cool, but there was no oomph to any of his swings.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
The styling options are endless because the crossbody is ideal for long days of exploring the city, while the clutch adds oomph to an evening look.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 June 2026
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 June 2026
The Guardians need to focus on themselves and how to squeeze more out of a lineup that, like last year, lacks oomph.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The attacks looked cool, but there was no oomph to any of his swings.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
The styling options are endless because the crossbody is ideal for long days of exploring the city, while the clutch adds oomph to an evening look.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for oomph
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oomph. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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