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 10-speed automatic transmission contributes to competitive fuel economy and acceptable oomph.
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Mark Phelan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The rounded square toe gives them a little oomph to set them apart from typical picks.
—Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The 10-speed automatic transmission contributes to competitive fuel economy and acceptable oomph.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In fact, the physical comedy comes off well throughout the production, in particular a bit with Beau’s wedding ring, though the penchant for cigarettes and lighters to be found everywhere — a silly nod to the time period — could be given a bit more oomph.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
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Mark Phelan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The rounded square toe gives them a little oomph to set them apart from typical picks.
—Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The 10-speed automatic transmission contributes to competitive fuel economy and acceptable oomph.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In fact, the physical comedy comes off well throughout the production, in particular a bit with Beau’s wedding ring, though the penchant for cigarettes and lighters to be found everywhere — a silly nod to the time period — could be given a bit more oomph.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oomph. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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