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
All that oomph is split between all four corners by a seven-speed dual-clutch S-Tronic gearbox.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
Its flavors also add oomph to everything from black beans to pasta to tacos.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
Its flavors also add oomph to everything from black beans to pasta to tacos.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
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Flowers that are well-suited to your garden’s growing conditions and that have a tendency to spread aggressively will do so with vigor.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer is a great way to improve the vigor of pothos, but too much can do more harm than good.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday, the Swiss Federal Tribunal, Switzerland's highest court, announced the approval of Chiles' appeal.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But hotels are only part of the appeal.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Russia struck Ukrainian energy assets in several regions of Ukraine on Thursday but there were no strikes on those facilities overnight, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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But Davos of course goes beyond powdery slopes, clean air, and winter charm.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The bag, which has the Michael Kors signature logo printed on the inside of the fabric strap, is also compatible with the brand’s many add-on charms.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, the school's ticket exchange and some philanthropy helped add juice to the crowd at Walton Arena.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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Some use a full ounce of lime juice, others use just a squeeze, while a few eschew it altogether.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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United by their resentment of women, incels tend to see attractiveness as a straightforward function of genetics—millimeters, symmetry, skin color—and therefore out of their control.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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That’s definitely a very big reason for the festival’s sustainability and attractiveness.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2026
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Either way, this is a program with pep in its step now.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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What used to be a chance for consumers to choose something reasonably priced by any higher-tier automaker with a little extra pep in its step—but not reach the price tag of their high-performance offerings—isn’t possible anymore, and that’s a shame.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Part of the fascination may also come from the fact that the Ford Fiesta is no longer in production, giving the clip an unexpected nostalgic edge.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Grant, increasingly averse to crowds and scrutiny, retreated from the spectacle even as public fascination intensified.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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