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
Its BassUp technology adds some real oomph to all your jams, and 16 hours of battery life keeps the party going.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
These knee-high boots have a two-and-three-quarter-inch heel that is just enough to add a little oomph to an outfit, but is still a comfortable enough height to wear for longer stretches.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
The smooth look features a ton of oomph at the back of the head, while the front is framed in a swoopy, super-deep side part.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
West Elm’s flax linen curtain set also leans more pared back, but the valance detailing gives it a little extra oomph.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
These knee-high boots have a two-and-three-quarter-inch heel that is just enough to add a little oomph to an outfit, but is still a comfortable enough height to wear for longer stretches.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
The smooth look features a ton of oomph at the back of the head, while the front is framed in a swoopy, super-deep side part.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
West Elm’s flax linen curtain set also leans more pared back, but the valance detailing gives it a little extra oomph.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
Noun
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While not explicitly mimicking their moves, from scuttling to pounces the choreography does have a vigor that drives friendly and fierce moves into the fantastic.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Safdie shoots the table tennis sequences with breathtaking vigor, often capturing Chalamet dominating matches in long, single takes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Kelly administration appealed that decision, delaying the financial punishment and buying time for its possible reversal through the appeals process or a court order.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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To this end, the firm leveraged its own talents and art departments for the campaigns and aims to further boost the appeal of the products by encouraging their use in models’ off-duty moments.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Deandre Ayton contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, and while those three provided the offensive spark, the defensive energy from Marcus Smart off the bench and Jarred Vanderbilt proved to be a game-changer, as both players recorded two steals apiece.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Things changed in January when management announced that DuPont would retain its water business — not only to accelerate the timing of the electronics spin, but also to enhance the overall attractiveness of the remaining legacy company.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Nevertheless, regardless of the potential attractiveness, investing in an individual stock entails significant risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Nix had no juice early, with four straight incompletions to start, and Payton continued to struggle to find any flow as a play-caller for three quarters.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Remember when Tyreek Hill was drinking pickle juice during a 2020 Chiefs game?—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Next to her rests a Rodeo bag, a style from Piccioli’s predecessor Demna, here shown dangling an array of charms and the model’s first initial.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Adding just a few cloves of garlic turns what could be a simple side dish into something with undeniable charm.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 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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In the last few years, Jelly Roll has connected with audiences far beyond country, thanks to his preacher-meets-artist persona — and Beautifully Broken feels like a pep-talk extension of that brand.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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And the fascination didn’t stop there.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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From the very birth of the moving picture in the late 19th century, the revolutionary medium has had an inherent fascination with its own creation.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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