The plot of the story lacks oomph.
The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.
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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 Here are six ways to give some oomph to that tiny bedroom or bathroom with paint.—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 May 2026 The best styling products for fine hair can add major oomph and volume without weighing down your strands.—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for oomph