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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 diffuser has great ventilation and dries my curls efficiently while also giving them more oomph.
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
These two-bite snacks are made with loads of Cheddar cheese spiked with Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder for oomph.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
KitchenAid 7-Speed Hand Mixer $90 $70 Amazon For more versatility and a bit more oomph, go for this 7-speed hand mixer that comes with a whisk attachment, which is perfect for whipping up airy meringue.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
According to Ruiz, pro colorists can also pair these services with more moisturizing salon treatments to give your hair that extra oomph.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
These two-bite snacks are made with loads of Cheddar cheese spiked with Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder for oomph.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
KitchenAid 7-Speed Hand Mixer $90 $70 Amazon For more versatility and a bit more oomph, go for this 7-speed hand mixer that comes with a whisk attachment, which is perfect for whipping up airy meringue.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
According to Ruiz, pro colorists can also pair these services with more moisturizing salon treatments to give your hair that extra oomph.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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 26 Dec. 2024.
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