1
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
still had the oomph to pass other runners in the homestretch
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2
as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
a supermodel with the kind of oomph to make you want to run out and buy the perfume
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Recent Examples of oomph
Oliver Laxe’s film has a sensory oomph that few others can match, which could give it a winning edge — as could the fact that Laxe himself is a six-foot-six Galician who looks like a runway model.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
The second thing that helped was to apply more oomph in polarization mode.
—David Schneider, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2025
Though the platforms were striking enough, Beyoncé paired them with tan fishnet tights for extra oomph.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025
Its turbo mode is especially perfect for denser recipes that require a little extra oomph.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
The second thing that helped was to apply more oomph in polarization mode.
—David Schneider, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2025
Though the platforms were striking enough, Beyoncé paired them with tan fishnet tights for extra oomph.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025
Its turbo mode is especially perfect for denser recipes that require a little extra oomph.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
Noun
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But the proliferation of his branding on government entities shows a brazen vigor at self-promotion.—
Christine Ledbetter,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Singing is a form of communication used to signal a bird's health, vigor, and fitness to potential partners and to warn off rivals, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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Without question, Bardot expanded the appeal of international films from cinephiles and college students.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The appeal of Charli’s account was that her reviews were funny, yes, and a glimpse into her culture diet in relation to her own work.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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When the weather turns chilly, plants naturally enter a state of dormancy and draw energy down from their leaves and stems into their roots, which helps plants survive the cold without damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rheinmetall’s new technology is key for the energy transition in the field of hydrogen production.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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And downtown Revelstoke still retains mom-and-pop charm and a strongly local ethos, plus loads of local art (don’t miss the art allies).—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Modern Equestrian Elegance Meets Bold Textiles Inspired by the timeless charm of the countryside, this look blends rustic equestrian touches with a refined, modern sensibility.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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The meat will release its juices and then brown while the juices nearly evaporate.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Diets like very low-calorie plans, carnivore diets, juice cleanses, single-food diets, and very low-fat diets are generally ineffective.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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But with a sizable audience doing research to kill time between installments, the miniseries’ cast boasts an awkward attractiveness that sticks out as oddly inauthentic.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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Our research shows that extreme attractiveness might grab attention but can undermine connection, the true currency of the influencer economy.—
Abby Frank,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And put some pep in your step with a warm cup of pomegranate oolong at combo knitting/tea shop Taming of the Ewe or a Curious George (chocolate and banana) latte at Hubcap Coffee (made with Hebrews Coffee roasted in nearby Hokes Bluff).—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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If a rookie like Gilbert felt free to express himself on his first day in a major-league dugout, then maybe the big-league dugout is ready for a manager with that same pep-rally intensity.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Shterenberg, who developed a fascination with space at a young age, later graduated at the top of his master's program class and went to work as an engineer for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Hughes Aerospace Corp, according to CBS News.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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But knowing and understanding bears as individual animals can also deepen the fascination and connections people already have with bears.—
Emily Wanderer,
Washington Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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