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
Across each tip are dainty stripes to give the mani some extra oomph.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
Size: 9 oz Key Ingredients: Grapeseed oil, olive oil, panthenol
Add a little extra oomph to your routine with the Follicle-Boost Serum.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
That twinkling 1960s sound gets repurposed here and given extra oomph with more solemn, sweeping melodies.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 22 July 2025
Beyond providing some extra oomph on highways and backroads, the trailer's propulsion system also eases the tasks of hitching and parking.
—New Atlas, 2 July 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
Size: 9 oz Key Ingredients: Grapeseed oil, olive oil, panthenol
Add a little extra oomph to your routine with the Follicle-Boost Serum.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
That twinkling 1960s sound gets repurposed here and given extra oomph with more solemn, sweeping melodies.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 22 July 2025
Beyond providing some extra oomph on highways and backroads, the trailer's propulsion system also eases the tasks of hitching and parking.
—New Atlas, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for oomph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
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Microsoft has emphasized the risks in remaining on Windows 10 with the same vigor as the benefits in moving to Windows 11.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Floratam, a variety marketed for more than 40 years, is the most popular being a traditional St. Augustine with lots of vigor.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
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There's got to be a better system that will see all these appeals through quicker.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Despite those convictions, Daybell has filed an appeal in Arizona, arguing misconduct and judicial prejudice and is scheduled to appear virtually from Idaho while serving her life terms.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The menu was kind of overwhelming, with dozens of options for coffee, energy infusions, dirty sodas, blenders, teas, sparkling sodas, refreshers and smoothies.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The two organizations emphasized on Friday that Kansas City plays a key role in Missouri’s economy, pointing to the city’s contributions in manufacturing, health care, energy and other industries.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
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Transfer to a medium bowl, and stir in cilantro, lime juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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One Detroit Lions player just gave the Miami Dolphins some extra juice ahead of the teams’ joint practices on Wednesday and Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Pivotal to the charm of the Algarve’s western coast are the simple pleasures: clifftop walks, buying your fish straight from the boats on the beach, coffee with a custardy pastéis de nata in a shady square.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Don’t worry about perfection here—the slight bumps and unevenness add to the charm.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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At the end, before Fallon reappeared, all pep and cheer, Forge clasped his hands together and closed his eyes, as if locked in prayer.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Tudor, perhaps foolishly, rested many of his starters for the game against pep Guardiola’s men, and was promptly punished.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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DeGroff is the father of the American cocktail renaissance and has a Scorcese-esque fascination with all things New York; Beebe’s extended tribute to the Stork Club and the cocktails therein would’ve been irresistible.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
16 Aug. 2025
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Eventually, Cooper revealed himself to be a serial killer, thus beginning Prater’s fascination with murderers.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Núñez, despite his occasional wastefulness in front of goal, was a very useful option in the position and brought great energy and dynamism to the team.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Tadawul’s limits on volatility, with stocks capped at 10% in daily gains or losses, reduces the market’s dynamism.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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