Examples of oomph in a Sentence
The plot of the story lacks oomph.
The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.
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These electrons and positrons could have enough oomph to separate the electrons from their molecules and get an avalanche going, even if the electric field stays well below the critical threshold.
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Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
The chicken pan juices imbue the tender stalks with wonderful savory oomph.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Adding oomph to the gut-punch loss was the injury suffered by starter Ryan Feltner.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Kirkton House Indoor/Outdoor Washable Area Rug If your outdoor space is lacking that extra oomph, an area rug is a quick shortcut to bring big visual impact—plus additional under-foot comfort.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
The chicken pan juices imbue the tender stalks with wonderful savory oomph.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Adding oomph to the gut-punch loss was the injury suffered by starter Ryan Feltner.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Kirkton House Indoor/Outdoor Washable Area Rug If your outdoor space is lacking that extra oomph, an area rug is a quick shortcut to bring big visual impact—plus additional under-foot comfort.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oomph
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oomph. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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