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
Michael Saylor’s bluster about never selling your Bitcoin lost a little oomph.
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Quartz Staff, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025
On the flip side, Angie used the clarity and oomph in her voice to great effect, ending up standing cowgirl hat and shoulders above her opponent.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Quartz Staff, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025
On the flip side, Angie used the clarity and oomph in her voice to great effect, ending up standing cowgirl hat and shoulders above her opponent.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
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Among many independent political analysts, though, Biden's defeat seemed all but guaranteed, given voters' alarm about inflation and immigration as well as concern about his vigor.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Following a time of recuperation, Pallister is ready to channel her vigor into this new label.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
12 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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Solar thermal setups capture the Sun's heat rather than its light, use reflectors to concentrate sunlight onto a receiver, and convert solar radiation directly into heat energy.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
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However neither a wether delay or a temporary evacuation could dampen the crowd's sky-high energy throughout the night.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Also, whole fruits like watermelon have natural but not added sugars, as many juices do.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
21 May 2025
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Squeeze the juice from remaining lemon half over the beef, and sprinkle with the remaining herbs.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 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 1 Jun. 2025.
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