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
Pretty soon, Tien was getting a little more oomph when smacking a tennis ball down the line.
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
For extra oomph, Campora added Great Lengths Essenza and Aria Tape-In Extensions to Gomez's hair.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Style tip: Team the purse with another luxe texture, like leather or velvet, for extra oomph.
—Kelsey Stewart, refinery29.com, 24 Dec. 2024
However, flags at the top of the stadium were blowing toward the field goal post, which may have helped Slye get a little extra oomph on his attempt.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Nov. 2024
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
For extra oomph, Campora added Great Lengths Essenza and Aria Tape-In Extensions to Gomez's hair.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Style tip: Team the purse with another luxe texture, like leather or velvet, for extra oomph.
—Kelsey Stewart, refinery29.com, 24 Dec. 2024
However, flags at the top of the stadium were blowing toward the field goal post, which may have helped Slye get a little extra oomph on his attempt.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
Noun
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The last act, informed by the six other acts, empowers all leaders to not only act with vigor but also with greater wisdom.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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But there were no special guests — just Paul, all boyish energy and vigor at 82, with the magnificent four-man band he’s fronted for the past three decades, ripping through nearly two hours of one classic after another.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Feb. 2025
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With the increasing diversity and international appeal of the Academy’s voting body, von Horn, like other directors whose film travel the world, tuned into his film’s universal appeal across language barriers.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Due process still takes place, but there will be a lot less appeals issues.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2025
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This translates into better digestion, more energy, and a more luminous skin.—
Sofía Esquivel,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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Upon entering the atmosphere, these particles collide with gases such as oxygen and nitrogen, releasing energy as vibrant colors of light.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Post workout, don't just go your separate ways—take some extra time to grab a coffee or juice and have a quality catch-up.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
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The brand saw strong fourth-quarter earnings, driven by price hikes on its soda, energy drinks, and juices.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
12 Feb. 2025
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Then, as is usual here, the cast contains a sprinkling of musical-theater aces: Greg Hildreth, a pro at welding smarm and actual charm, strolls out as our narrator, the cheerily authoritarian Office Lockstock.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Fox loves adding decals, charms, and interesting nail art textures to her manicures.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 Feb. 2025
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The heart shape is cute and makes even simple notes feel special (some of my students even get a little pep in their step when asked to deliver one of these to a fellow teacher down the hall).—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
3 Feb. 2025
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One more thing: Has the Aaron Rodgers pep squad in the media been completely disbanded at this point?—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Like nearly everything about these two, their Tony Manero fascination has a boyish innocence.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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Firearms, a recent fascination, are the show’s most frequent subject.—
Laura Regensdorf Katharine Sohn Laura Bannister Osman Can Yerebakan Shannon Adducci,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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From celebrating traditional aesthetics to addressing contemporary issues of representation, their work reflects the unique perspectives and dynamism of Latin America.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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To make this sort of elegance truly work, especially in such a self-aware manner, one frankly needs a director with a lot more imagination and dynamism than Condon.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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