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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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
For those looking to add a little extra oomph to their grilling this summer, Mr. P's offers online ordering and shipping of their condiments.
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The Enigma is for anyone who can’t orgasm with a classic clitoral stimulator alone and needs a little extra oomph.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 9 May 2025
At five-on-five, the Panthers have more oomph below the surface.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Michael Saylor’s bluster about never selling your Bitcoin lost a little oomph.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The Enigma is for anyone who can’t orgasm with a classic clitoral stimulator alone and needs a little extra oomph.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 9 May 2025
At five-on-five, the Panthers have more oomph below the surface.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Michael Saylor’s bluster about never selling your Bitcoin lost a little oomph.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
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That offensive stance has stood firm even as the stock market continues to be whipsawed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies that change on a dime, while worries deepen about the vigor of the economy.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Micro-breaks, even as short as a few minutes, significantly boost vigor and reduce fatigue, though longer breaks have a greater positive impact on performance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Everything down to the music selection is done based on what appeals to fans most.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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So far, after a historically low year in 2024, appeals and phone calls are up, according to the office.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
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With the cover and details, Karol is highlighting the tropical energy of her roots — a perfect vibe for summer, and the singer knows it.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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Lembas has plans beyond GLP-1 Edge to produce other ingredients that can impact wellbeing like sleep and energy.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The juices evaporate leaving soft slices of glistening peaches behind to spread onto biscuits or toast.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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Some juice is aged in chestnut wood, some aged in oak and some in both.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Men’s Pre-Collection Louis Vuitton unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Pre-Collection, inspired by the charm of the English countryside.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Ahern said the shopping spree is causing deep concern among locals that the new builds won’t match the charm and quirks of Altadena, where century-old Craftsmans mingle with Colonial Revivals and English Tudors.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Ryan Nadeau, the B’s director of amateur scouting, understandably has a little more pep in his step than he’s had in past springs.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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Clemson’s pep band and spirit squad are scheduled to perform during the selection show.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At a time when Cold War tensions heightened curiosity and suspicion about all things Soviet, American consumers flocked to the new vodka as an edgy, exotic choice—drinking vodka became simultaneously an act of defiance and fascination.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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This experimental approach is characteristic of Ulvaeus’s career-long fascination with technological innovation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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Far from fostering a business-friendly climate, this bill would undermine Florida’s entrepreneurial dynamism.—
Sam Peak,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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This dynamism makes their journey’s end both more natural and more meaningful than its medium’s typical stasis.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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