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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The formula’s sheer color is buildable and has a pretty sheen—perfect for natural looks or layering for a bit more oomph.
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Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
Bonus tip: Top with fruit or crushed nuts (Nielsen suggests hazelnuts or almonds) for some extra oomph.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2025
Fonseca would lose five straight games as his 18-year-old arm lost just enough oomph for de Minaur to turn the match into a track meet.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Lettuce, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, cheddar cheese and Caliente sauce add even more oomph to the option.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
Bonus tip: Top with fruit or crushed nuts (Nielsen suggests hazelnuts or almonds) for some extra oomph.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2025
Fonseca would lose five straight games as his 18-year-old arm lost just enough oomph for de Minaur to turn the match into a track meet.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Lettuce, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, cheddar cheese and Caliente sauce add even more oomph to the option.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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 11 Apr. 2025.
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