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
The Padres could use some more oomph from Fernando Tatis Jr., in particular.
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Eno Sarris, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
But unfortunately, neither the cannoli nor tiramisu sections contained any oomph on the front end, and aftertastes were lacking as well.
— Domenica Bongiovanni
Passionfruit lemonade shake up boba
Indiana ribeye truck near the fair Midway.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 3 Aug. 2025
Vibrant, near-neon colorways add a pop of color to any look needing that extra oomph.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 30 July 2025
Textured bedding is one way to add extra oomph to your room, and the Crafted Woven Comforter Set is one to have on your radar.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
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Eno Sarris, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
But unfortunately, neither the cannoli nor tiramisu sections contained any oomph on the front end, and aftertastes were lacking as well.
— Domenica Bongiovanni
Passionfruit lemonade shake up boba
Indiana ribeye truck near the fair Midway.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 3 Aug. 2025
Vibrant, near-neon colorways add a pop of color to any look needing that extra oomph.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 30 July 2025
Textured bedding is one way to add extra oomph to your room, and the Crafted Woven Comforter Set is one to have on your radar.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
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Eian Bain’s squad with Bridgewater-Raynham showed impressive vigor against a state titan in Mansfield before falling on a walk-off field goal (a 24-21 loss).—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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When beating, whip with vigor using a fork instead of a whisk.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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But many of the available tools are focused on reducing administrative burden by transcribing clinical visits, drafting notes and formulating appeal letters.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Explaining banknotes’ appeal, the European Central Bank study says that in moments of acute stress the public sees cash as a reliable store of value and a resilient means of payment.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nightly entertainment, including magic shows and live music, brings energy to the evenings.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Hall plays Rosenkrantz and Ben Whishaw plays Hujar, who offers a detailed account of his previous day’s activity, involving such idiosyncratic eminences as Susan Sontag and Allen Ginsberg—and the sorts of gamesmanship and intimate tensions that ensnare and frustrate artistic energies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Forced by competition and driven by profit Despite the warnings, the attractiveness of higher returns remains powerful, particularly for insurers and pension managers facing long-term liabilities.—
Ganesh Rao,Karen Tso,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 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
Noun
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The edible fruits have the distinct flavor of Hawaiian Punch fruit juice .—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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The juice brand Pure Green is still to come this winter.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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In just over two weeks, the fashion house is releasing a collection of handbags, leather accessories and, of course, bag charms that feature Labubus and two other characters by artist Kasing Lung, the Hong Kong Dutch artist who created Labubu.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Local artists are leading live charm-making workshops, offering a bespoke, interactive element that blends fashion with craft.—
Hanna McNeila,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The new Song Sung Blue trailer starts with all the pep and energy of a feel-good music film as Mike (Jackman) and Claire (Hudson) bond over their desire to entertain people.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Everyone has a different glow or a different pep in their step afterwards.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Aug. 2025
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Sølberg’s fascination with Hanawon, South Korea’s integration center for North Korean refugees, led him to make a radio documentary about the facility.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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That fascination stayed with him, even as his career evolved.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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