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
But the extra oomph of an uphill climb can also strain your Achilles tendons and calves, which can then tug on your plantar fascia, too, Dr. DeLott says.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 June 2025
The 11mm driver produces satisfying oomph during hip hop tracks.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
To amp up the volume and overall oomph of your blowout, texture mists like this popular pick from Living Proof add major height and hold.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 12 June 2025
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 is a touch-screen laptop with enough oomph to handle productivity tasks thanks to a Ryzen 7 CPU.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 June 2025
The 11mm driver produces satisfying oomph during hip hop tracks.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
To amp up the volume and overall oomph of your blowout, texture mists like this popular pick from Living Proof add major height and hold.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 12 June 2025
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 is a touch-screen laptop with enough oomph to handle productivity tasks thanks to a Ryzen 7 CPU.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
Noun
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The findings revealed that micro-breaks were significantly associated with lower levels of fatigue and higher levels of vigor by the end of the day.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The weeds have returned with vigor since construction began on the north side because volunteers can’t get in until the work is completed, Mercer said.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The appeal will also involve an oral argument during which attorneys for the NFL and NFLPA field questions from the panel.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Additionally, weaker interest rates often result in a softer U.S. dollar, enhancing the appeal of alternative stores of value.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The project is billed as the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind energy project, providing enough energy for over 400,000 homes and businesses in Massachusetts, while reducing carbon emissions by over 1.6 million tons a year.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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The massive energy needs of the data centers required to run artificial intelligence (AI) operations have led Big Tech firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta to buy electricity from preexisting nuclear power plants, push for reopening closed ones, and encourage the construction of new reactors.—
Time,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Coconut milk comes from the brown mature coconuts, where the meat and juice are blended to make a creamy drink.—
Larell Scardelli,
Verywell Health,
7 July 2025
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Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, juice, vinegar, and hot sauce; stir to combine.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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Lily Hall and Celestine Bed & Breakfast both deliver boutique charm and thoughtful extras.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Melania Trump wore a charm bracelet gifted by a family in the wake of the Texas floods.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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The Rich Township pep band performed at the 2020 IHSA boys basketball state championship, its concert bands have consistently received superior ratings in IHSA organizational contests and its jazz band has become a frequent performer at prestigious festivals.—
C. R. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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One batch lasts me Monday through Friday, providing just enough pep to power my mornings.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 June 2025
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All kinds of vehicles hold a special fascination for kids, trucks in particular.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
11 July 2025
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Trump's fascination for mixed martial arts goes back years and his support for fighting sports goes back even further to his days hosting WrestleMania in Atlantic City, N.J. in 1988.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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At 17 years old, Ebel is the youngest of the trio but lacks no less dynamism at the plate.—
Devon Henderson,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Workforce growth, consumer demand and entrepreneurial dynamism all benefit from Latino engagement.—
Ana Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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