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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 Guardians need to focus on themselves and how to squeeze more out of a lineup that, like last year, lacks oomph.
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Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
The attacks looked cool, but there was no oomph to any of his swings.
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Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
Here are six ways to give some oomph to that tiny bedroom or bathroom with paint.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
The best styling products for fine hair can add major oomph and volume without weighing down your strands.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for oomph
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
The attacks looked cool, but there was no oomph to any of his swings.
—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
Here are six ways to give some oomph to that tiny bedroom or bathroom with paint.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
The best styling products for fine hair can add major oomph and volume without weighing down your strands.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for oomph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
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Deadheading helps redirect energy to the plant, improving overall vigor and reducing disease risk.
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The crowd shook her car with such vigor that the 23-year-old Westminster resident couldn’t turn up the music like people shouted at her to do.
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Those in the appeal process will be allowed to once again bill for services as the Department of Human Services reviews their claims; as of June 29, about 321 appeals had been completed.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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Idyllwild Set at 5,400 feet in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild charms visitors with its art galleries, shops (pottery, glasswork, jewelry, and more), and walkable main street, North Circle Drive.
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The portable version keeps all the groovy mod charm of the original 1960s lamp; just in a petite cordless package that can bounce from bookshelf to bedside to outdoor dinner table without missing a beat.
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While most people enjoy eating the arils after separating them from the bitter white membrane that encircle them, other parts of the fruit can also be used to make juice or extracts.
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Just like white vinegar, lemon juice has an acidity that can get rid of dullness affecting your whites.
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Using a Beatles motif, the English drew on their reserves of cultural capital to boost the country’s attractiveness at a time when the country’s citizens have an acute sense of losing their place in the world.
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By the time of The Social Reckoning, a website that was once used to rate the attractiveness of women has gone on to disrupt global politics on a frightening scale.
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Weiser, in his pre-election pep speech to volunteers Monday, acknowledged head-on that many pundits and political observers said Bennet had the race in the bag from the moment the three-term senator decided to head home.
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Rumors swirled that Lachlan and his Scottish country mates — the traveling pep squad known as the Tartan Army — had drained the pub of all its beer on Sunday night.
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The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
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Vintage furnishings lend fashion their references Fashion’s growing fascination with vintage furniture is often explained through nostalgia, authenticity, or sustainability.
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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