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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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
Across each tip are dainty stripes to give the mani some extra oomph.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
Textured bedding is one way to add extra oomph to your room, and the Crafted Woven Comforter Set is one to have on your radar.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
There is a silver lining to diffraction; the scatter effect renders small points of light as 22-point starbursts, an effect that can add some oomph to landscape scenes with the sun in frame and nighttime cityscape images with street lights.
—PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
Alongside the additional oomph, Aston Martin has also altered the throttle map, launch control and pedal weight, meaning 0-to-62 mph takes just 3.4 seconds, while 0-to-124 mph is done in 10.1 seconds; top speed remains the same at 201 mph, but the new Vantage is a bit quicker in getting there.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
Textured bedding is one way to add extra oomph to your room, and the Crafted Woven Comforter Set is one to have on your radar.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
There is a silver lining to diffraction; the scatter effect renders small points of light as 22-point starbursts, an effect that can add some oomph to landscape scenes with the sun in frame and nighttime cityscape images with street lights.
—PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
Alongside the additional oomph, Aston Martin has also altered the throttle map, launch control and pedal weight, meaning 0-to-62 mph takes just 3.4 seconds, while 0-to-124 mph is done in 10.1 seconds; top speed remains the same at 201 mph, but the new Vantage is a bit quicker in getting there.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
Noun
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When beating, whip with vigor using a fork instead of a whisk.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Gilded Heiress dips into the world of the wealthy, but its primary focus is on the working-class, which Shupe renders with electric vigor in a genre so often dominated by those breathing rarefied air.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the bottlenecks in frequency comb technology has been the high energy required for spectral broadening.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Starting from the questionable proposition that revolutionary movements require energy and that energy in its most basic form is derived from solar rays, Chizhevsky listed some historical developments that lined up with astronomical developments.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That means women on average tend to contact men who are perceived to be slightly less or roughly the same as them in terms of desirability and attractiveness, which signals a cautious approach.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Other factors may also contribute to your mosquito attractiveness, like your genetics and skin odor.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That being said, there are natural ingredients that can harm your marble as well, namely vinegar and lemon juice.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a large bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, shallot, salt, and black pepper.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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She was drawn to his humor and charm.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tyla stars in the campaign for Pandora’s new Talisman collection, which features charms with ancient coin motifs.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Everyone has a different glow or a different pep in their step afterwards.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Aug. 2025
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Cambridge Audio has reportedly pumped up the bass end for a more impactful listen than with the original P100s, as well as giving mids some more pep while boosting the presence for higher frequencies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Aug. 2025
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The 2000s brought works centered around cars and boats, subjects of lifelong fascination for Grosvenor.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Sep. 2025
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The hearing was the third in as many years in the halls of Congress since fiery testimony in July 2023 reignited public fascination in UFOs – not to mention the possibility that aliens are piloting them.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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