oomph

noun

ˈu̇m(p)f How to pronounce oomph (audio)
Definition of oomphnext
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 Top those drinks with boba, lychee bits, aloe, chia seeds or housemade almond jelly bites for added oomph. — John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025 Working a very Billie Eilish look, the daughter of Season 25’s Bryan Olesen started strong on her Paramore cover but just didn’t have quite the oomph to put it over the top. — Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Feb. 2025 The 21-year-old seems like a sweet, passionate kid, but his Coldplay cover altogether lacked oomph. — Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Feb. 2025 If more oomph is needed, however, there's a 200 bhp petrol engine and a hot 241 bhp vRS guise. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oomph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
  1. vigor
  2. appeal
  3. energy
  4. juice
  5. charm
  6. pep
  7. fascination
  8. dynamism
Noun
  • Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.
    — Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Such pruning renews plant vigor and encourages new healthy shoots.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of vigor
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  • Mercedes Formula One driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has climbed up one position from fifth to secure fourth place at the Australian Grand Prix after the five-second penalty was reversed following an appeal by his team.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Boasberg blocked their deportation, prompting an immediate appeal from the Justice Department.
    — Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • In a Wednesday call, the leaders discussed a partial ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine that would involve both countries refraining from attacking the other's energy infrastructure, including nuclear power plants and oil refineries.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Cramming in incident after incident but without the galvanizing energy that De Niro’s usual mob film collaborator Martin Scorsese would have brought to it, The Alto Knights resembles a television miniseries that’s been chopped up for theatrical consumption.
    — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of energy
Noun
  • In 2017, McDonald’s began offering Honest Kids as the default beverage option in its Happy Meals, replacing Minute Maid apple juice.
    — Seth Goldman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
  • For a bit of spice, use hot vegetable juice. 10 of 10 Old-Fashioned Beef Stew View Recipe A dish best made in the slow cooker, this five ingredient recipe combines vegetables, potatoes, beef, and classic spices that come together in just minutes.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of juice
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  • Quilted jackets for a touch of classic, cottage-core charm and, on the opposite end of the spectrum, retro track jackets with so-sporty vibes.
    — Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Sea Island, Georgia Southern charm and golfing excellence abound at Sea Island’s two luxurious sister resorts, The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island on the coast of Georgia.
    — Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of charm
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  • Having reported three or more instances of prolonged bleeding within the past six months was linked with 32% lower odds of feeling full of pep.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
  • For a dress that will put an extra pep in your step come summertime, consider Brunello Cucinelli’s stretch cotton piqué dress that’s designed to be worn not only on the court, but out in the city, and even on vacation.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of pep
Noun
  • Merrick was an object of fascination during his life, and his story resonated beyond his lifetime.
    — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
  • As the Oscar-winning run of The Brutalist also recently showed, the length of movies remains a perennial subject of fascination among media and moviegoers alike.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • Those who have already demonstrated their ability to go beyond traditional academics to engage with the world exhibit exactly the kind of dynamism and maturity that admissions teams seek.
    — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • As the backgrounds change, the characters’ skin tones change with them, giving the film an emotional dynamism.
    — Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
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