oomph

noun

ˈu̇m(p)f How to pronounce oomph (audio)
Definition of oomphnext
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 At 6-foot-5 and a lithe 205 pounds, many scouts forecast Flora to add some oomph to his 96-98 mph heater. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The 80-foot sailing yacht follows in the footsteps of Baltic’s popular 68 Café Racer, adding some extra oomph and more space for all your weekend sailing adventures. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 This bra is both full-coverage and shaping, as the wide bust bands help smooth out the silhouette while giving the chest an extra oomph with seamless padding. — Tatjana Freund, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 This should provide enough oomph (with upscaling tech) to play moderately demanding PC games on your TV. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oomph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
  1. vigor
  2. appeal
  3. energy
  4. charm
  5. juice
  6. attractiveness
  7. pep
  8. fascination
Noun
  • January LaVoy works in a variety of different genres and brings vigor to each one.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • The Victorian era was awash in handwringing about the loss of male vigor (some of which was blamed on the unnatural intellectual pursuits of women).
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
Definition of vigor
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  • An appeal, on the other hand, can only consider evidence that’s already in the record and is typically filed when a defendant is questioning a judge’s decision.
    — Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • At the same time, Ghana and other African nations have made more deliberate appeals to descendants of the diaspora through citizenship, residency, tourism and investment initiatives.
    — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • These include rising bond yields, recent hawkish speeches, three July dissents from Fed policymakers and energy pricing remaining generally elevated.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Over the first half of the year, the British energy major saw its profits balloon 70% compared with the year before.
    — Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Nestled at the base of the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth captures the Old World charm of a European alpine village with its wooden Bavarian architecture, German food like brats and schnitzel, and even its own Oktoberfest.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Dix was a baseball prodigy too cocky and flashy for his own good who now coasts through life on his long-ago heroics coupled with charm and an undeserved diet of luck.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of charm
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  • IJooz, the company operating the juice vending machine, filed a police report over the stunt and sanitized the dispenser while replacing all 500 straws in the machine.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • My favorite cocktail was Feelin’ Feverish, a lovely concoction of Absolut Mandrin vodka, Fever-Tree blood orange ginger beer, St-Germain, and lime juice.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of juice
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  • The judging criteria balanced overall attractiveness and legibility for law enforcement.
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The list compiled 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 factors of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • The journalist was full of pep on Yorktown High School’s cheer team in her hometown of Arlington, Virginia.
    — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • With his arms wide and his steps full of pep, Robert Prince took off toward the corner of the Falcons’ practice field like a kid racing to the ice cream truck on a hot summer day.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of pep
Noun
  • That interest grew into a deeper fascination with Japanese history and culture.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • By rejecting the myth of beginning again and the idea that endings are inherently meaningful, Luiselli highlights the fascination of the middle.
    — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of fascination

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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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