Examples of oomph in a Sentence
The plot of the story lacks oomph.
The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.
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Thanks to all that oomph, the AMG E 53 Hybrid Wagon can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 174 mph.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese brings an alluring savory oomph to the dish.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2025
This wasn’t the most innovative or surprising of the bunch, and lacks that oomph that comes with the recognition that the story parallels our own lives in eerie fashion.
—Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
And if the mama on your mind is a sporty one, the white leather Ace sneaker is a welcome addition to any sneaker closet, with that little bit of extra stylish oomph.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese brings an alluring savory oomph to the dish.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2025
This wasn’t the most innovative or surprising of the bunch, and lacks that oomph that comes with the recognition that the story parallels our own lives in eerie fashion.
—Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
And if the mama on your mind is a sporty one, the white leather Ace sneaker is a welcome addition to any sneaker closet, with that little bit of extra stylish oomph.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oomph
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oomph. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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