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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This cheek tint blends seamlessly and even features a hint of sparkle for those who want a bit of extra oomph.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 July 2025
Thanks to all that oomph, the car could rocket from zero to 60 mph in 1.66 seconds, hit the quarter-mile in 8.91 seconds, and reach a top speed of 155 mph.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
But even the vendors of index funds sometimes can’t resist adding a little oomph.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The James Brand Each bit pops out of its storage slot and secures in the head via a magnetic connection, creating a screwdriver that's easy to hold and provides a little extra oomph in each twist.
—New Atlas, 20 June 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 July 2025
Thanks to all that oomph, the car could rocket from zero to 60 mph in 1.66 seconds, hit the quarter-mile in 8.91 seconds, and reach a top speed of 155 mph.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
But even the vendors of index funds sometimes can’t resist adding a little oomph.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The James Brand Each bit pops out of its storage slot and secures in the head via a magnetic connection, creating a screwdriver that's easy to hold and provides a little extra oomph in each twist.
—New Atlas, 20 June 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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