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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
In fact, the physical comedy comes off well throughout the production, in particular a bit with Beau’s wedding ring, though the penchant for cigarettes and lighters to be found everywhere — a silly nod to the time period — could be given a bit more oomph.
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Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
After moving on from fan favorites Brandon Nimmo, Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil, the Mets have a glaring hole in their outfield and could use more oomph in their lineup behind stars Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Most herbs and spices lose their oomph after one to three years.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
That extra bit of oomph was clearly enticing, as the 999-vehicle production run quickly sold out.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
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Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
After moving on from fan favorites Brandon Nimmo, Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil, the Mets have a glaring hole in their outfield and could use more oomph in their lineup behind stars Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Most herbs and spices lose their oomph after one to three years.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
That extra bit of oomph was clearly enticing, as the 999-vehicle production run quickly sold out.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
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Suckers can be stimulated to grow for a variety of reasons, such as the vigor of a plant’s root system in situations where the plant is grafted (as many non-native witchhazels and tree cultivars are).—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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As in as soon as the game was over, with Adebayo marching a phone down to Ware’s locker space at Capital One Arena, with vigor almost as fierce as the dunk itself.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie opened the family’s plea by thanking supporters for their prayers before describing her mother as the heart of their family and making a direct appeal for contact, stressing Nancy Guthrie’s fragile health and urgent need for medication.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Whereas traditional nuclear fission energy creates power by splitting atoms, fusion uses heat to create energy by melding them together.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That pattern is associated with better satiety, energy stability, and muscle maintenance, as long as sodium is kept in check when selecting meals.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yet once inside, the venue is undeniably a tribute to the all-American charm the label is so synonymous with.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
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Researchers adapted the playbook for studying young children to stage a juice party for Kanzi.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Employee food handler cards were expired, insect traps were hanging from the ceiling in the food prep area and raw meat juice was found in the bottom of the freezer.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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One of the reasons to grow this plant is its attractiveness to Gulf fritillary butterflies, whose exclusive relationship with it parallels that of monarchs with milkweed.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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United by their resentment of women, incels tend to see attractiveness as a straightforward function of genetics—millimeters, symmetry, skin color—and therefore out of their control.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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The all-electric Folgore model has even more pep, with its dual-motor powertrain making 550 hp, but is a tad slower.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
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Either way, this is a program with pep in its step now.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ward said her mother was fascinated with the mystery of Amelia Earhart, and that fascination turned into countless trips to air shows and museums.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Capasa highlighted how this will have an impact for the next 12 to 36 months, recalling the success of Milan’s Expo in 2015, and underscored the ongoing fascination between fashion and sports, pointing to the example of EA7 Emporio Armani outfitting the Italian team.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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