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
For the seventh mission, the Space Force selected SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, which had the extra oomph to boost the spaceplane to greater distances.
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Sport’s also a great gravel setting, offering enough oomph over looser terrain without compromising stability.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Here, Tabaran walks us through her favorite high-volume hairstyles and breaks down the best products for adding oomph.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Subwoofers intensify the bass and are often used to provide extra oomph to movie soundtracks.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Sport’s also a great gravel setting, offering enough oomph over looser terrain without compromising stability.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Here, Tabaran walks us through her favorite high-volume hairstyles and breaks down the best products for adding oomph.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Subwoofers intensify the bass and are often used to provide extra oomph to movie soundtracks.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oomph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
Noun
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Premature removal of the plant foliage reduces plant vigor and bulb size.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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Habba emerged as one of Trump’s fiercest media surrogates while one of his personal attorneys, defending the then-former president with vigor both in the courtroom and on TV.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
24 Mar. 2025
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Zendaya may be filming a movie off the coast of Sicily, but her off-duty ensemble has universal appeal.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alexander Smirnov was sentenced to six years in prison in January after pleading guilty to lying to his FBI handler about the Biden family's ties to a Ukrainian energy company -- in addition to a series of unrelated tax fraud charges.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Wade scored 157 points over the last four games, all Heat wins, and turned in a damn-near-perfect performance in the elimination game, playing with relentless energy on both sides of the ball.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those using pomegranate juice to support an athletic lifestyle are a growing part of their customer base.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water until smooth, Stir into juices in the Dutch oven.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
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Among the charms selected by Tyla, each holds a significant meaning.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The standout pieces are the charms, each symbolizing significant moments in her life.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lucky visitors might have their tickets for a night that includes an in-stadium pep band or after-game fireworks, Squirrels additions that capture all the nostalgia of sports in the South.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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The pep band expanded too, taking over most of section 101 after needing about three rows the night before.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Anyone who has been reading these columns knows of my fascination with history.—
Steven Desmyter,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Always an early adopter of cutting-edge visual technology, Dea’s fascination with the blend of painting and cinematic technique began at the University of Hartford’s Hartford Art School.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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Twenty-five years later, Austin’s dynamism has proven me right.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The system wasn't perfect, but the dynamism was undeniable.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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