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
That’s significantly more oomph than the 311 hp produced by the current most powerful RC, the 350 F Sport.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
The antagonistic interplay between Bruno and George is also dealt short shrift, lacking an electrifying oomph and glossing over aspects (better charting George’s tireless mission and Bruno’s slippery sensibilities) that would’ve deepened their respective gains and losses.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Nonetheless, with all that oomph channeled to its rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, this coupé certainly isn’t slow.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Something else had to be providing that extra oomph—the fingers.
—Zach Schonbrun, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
The antagonistic interplay between Bruno and George is also dealt short shrift, lacking an electrifying oomph and glossing over aspects (better charting George’s tireless mission and Bruno’s slippery sensibilities) that would’ve deepened their respective gains and losses.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Nonetheless, with all that oomph channeled to its rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, this coupé certainly isn’t slow.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Something else had to be providing that extra oomph—the fingers.
—Zach Schonbrun, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
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The firm has been betting on the South with even greater vigor since 2021, when Morali became CEO and Nicole was made president.Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Neither are refuted or corrected with the same vigor and enthusiasm seen when the seed of scandal is first set.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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In Minnesota, companies offering veteran benefit services or appeal services are required by law to disclose this fact before accepting payment from a veteran.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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Love them or hate them, Apple’s peripherals have a distinctive visual appeal, and that’s especially true of the Magic Trackpad.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The sea continues to be the source of several profitable opportunities, including tourism and energy.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, the global rules of the game have changed since 2017, when existing U.S. initiatives, coalitions, and institutions still had a lot of juice.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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There has been no real juice behind Knight’s United States Championship reign, which has been hampered by the large spotlight on The Bloodline and the fact that SmackDown’s roster isn’t all that deep.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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What the scientists found was that those who had been allowed to keep their lucky charms felt more confident going into the tasks.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Each door reveals new supplies for DIY activities such as assorted round beads, charms, and thread for DIY friendship bracelets, plus other gifts like nail polish and nail stickers to create festive purple, pink, blue, and yellow manicures.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Made of double-walled glass, here’s a perfectly perky pick for anyone looking to add a little more pep to their morning.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
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Vinegar is one of the most versatile products in the pantry with uses that range from adding pep to coleslaw and barbecue sauce to protecting houseplants and polishing silver.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
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This sympathy wasn’t simply a fascination with human evil—with a death instinct—but an attraction to a deeper freedom, a more intense form of life than parliaments and pamphleteering offered.George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a segment that continued to indulge the show’s fascination with McEntire (why not have her host sometime?), Gardner portrayed the singer as an undecided voter.Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jason Lipshutz: Simply put, Tyler, the Creator is the coolest artist in hip-hop right now — able to speak to young listeners and bring in veteran rappers as guest artists, having spent a decade in the spotlight but still moving with the dynamism and unpredictability of a fresh new star.Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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CIOs are accustomed to the dynamism of the tech world.Miguel Llorca, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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