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 those looking to add a little extra oomph to their grilling this summer, Mr. P's offers online ordering and shipping of their condiments.
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The Enigma is for anyone who can’t orgasm with a classic clitoral stimulator alone and needs a little extra oomph.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 9 May 2025
At five-on-five, the Panthers have more oomph below the surface.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Michael Saylor’s bluster about never selling your Bitcoin lost a little oomph.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The Enigma is for anyone who can’t orgasm with a classic clitoral stimulator alone and needs a little extra oomph.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 9 May 2025
At five-on-five, the Panthers have more oomph below the surface.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Michael Saylor’s bluster about never selling your Bitcoin lost a little oomph.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oomph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
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That offensive stance has stood firm even as the stock market continues to be whipsawed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies that change on a dime, while worries deepen about the vigor of the economy.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Micro-breaks, even as short as a few minutes, significantly boost vigor and reduce fatigue, though longer breaks have a greater positive impact on performance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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However, after weeks of volatile visa policies, capped with the Trump administration’s move last week to terminate Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, the appeal of the U.S. as a host country is in flux.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That case, like the one on school T-shirts, arose from appeals by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The Sacramento Bee reached out to energy experts to find out the answer: Does setting my thermostat to 78 degrees actually save me money?—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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The crypto and blockchain sectors require tech-savvy developers, compliance officers, clean energy producers, lawyers, financial analysts, and marketing professionals.—
Jeremy Cooney,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The juices evaporate leaving soft slices of glistening peaches behind to spread onto biscuits or toast.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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Some juice is aged in chestnut wood, some aged in oak and some in both.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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While millennials fondly remember the film from childhood, new audiences are beginning to discover its charm.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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This elegant tiered fountain, just minutes off U.S. Highway 17, draws visitors year-round with its photogenic charm and quiet appeal.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Having left New York with two road victories and a firm grip on the series, Indiana returned home full of confidence and a pep in their step.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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The blonde wood, steamed rice, and white musk notes put a soothingly youthful pep in your step.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
Noun
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On the one hand, the opening scene begins in a car, the most familiar of locations in a filmography that has always shared Abbas Kiarostami’s fascination with automobiles as places that are both public and private all at once.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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One of them is a conversation with Armando, which holds great fascination and curiosity for one of the women, Flavia (Laura Lufési), and could be a key to unlocking all the mystery.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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But in recent decades, there’s a new dynamism in the region.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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To add a bit of dynamism and cut through these big flavors, the team added the piney, menthol notes of Palo Santo via an ultra-concentrated tea made with the aromatic wood itself.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 May 2025
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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