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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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When cruising on the highway, the engine is quiet and unobtrusive, but the eight-speed automatic is hesitant to downshift for extra oomph when pulling out to pass slower-moving vehicles.
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The best lakes also attract the big national tournaments, including those from B.A.S.S. and FLW, and the internet and TV promotion that results from these events adds even more oomph to the fishing as an engine of commerce.
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For example, though Gigi Hadid's bronde is at its best when left to flow in bombshell fashion, a simple behind-the-ear tuck and a pair-of reflective sunglasses akin to red race cars added some unexpected oomph to an otherwise organic look.
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The party is hoping that pitch will pack extra oomph at a time when even some Republicans are raising concerns that the GOP health-care plan could hurt the poor.
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One small study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine—only 14 men and 10 women—found runners did indeed change their gait as aging shoes lost their oomph.
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When averaging up these four measures of economic oomph, California placed 18th best for output, wedged between Idaho and North Dakota.
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Luckily, director Terrence Mann senses how much this material can drag without some all-American oomph.
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The latter is the oldest Hainanese coffee shop in Singapore, dating back to 1919, and beloved for its kaya’s extra eggy oomph.
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Origin and Etymology of oomph
imitative of a sound made under exertion
OOMPH Defined for English Language Learners
oomph
playDefinition of oomph for English Language Learners
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: a quality that makes something attractive or appealing
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: power or energy
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