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
Smooth it through damp or dry hair from mid-lengths to ends before styling, then finish with a tad more on the tips once you're done for extra oomph.
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Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
That was more than enough oomph to slingshot the pickup from zero to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds, a time that’s still impressive for a pickup today.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
For some of us, hair routines are as straightforward as shampooing to clean, conditioning to soften, and adding an oil or cream for extra oomph.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
But in my tests, the RTX 5090 handled the graphics chores well all by itself, without any frame-boost oomph needed from DLSS 4.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 12 May 2025
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Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
That was more than enough oomph to slingshot the pickup from zero to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds, a time that’s still impressive for a pickup today.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
For some of us, hair routines are as straightforward as shampooing to clean, conditioning to soften, and adding an oil or cream for extra oomph.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
But in my tests, the RTX 5090 handled the graphics chores well all by itself, without any frame-boost oomph needed from DLSS 4.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
Noun
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As Zidler, Petkoff portrays with vigor a self-serving weasel, albeit with a heart.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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Institutions from the Vatican to corporate boardrooms have long debated how to balance vigor and judgment.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The court's conservative majority sided with the Trump administration in the first Supreme Court appeals involving DOGE.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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Everything down to the music selection is done based on what appeals to fans most.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Lembas has plans beyond GLP-1 Edge to produce other ingredients that can impact wellbeing like sleep and energy.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Known for their unmatched energy and vibe, the Super Lounges bring audiences deeper into the music, delivering raw, unforgettable sets in a more personal setting.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Populations of whiteflies are up to no good sucking juices from leaves and stems of your blue daze plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Stir together mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice in a separate medium bowl; set aside.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Men’s Pre-Collection Louis Vuitton unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Pre-Collection, inspired by the charm of the English countryside.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Karen Read's lucky charm may be a plow driver who saw nothing during multiple passes by the address where she is accused of leaving her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, to die on the ground in a blizzard in January 2022.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Ryan Nadeau, the B’s director of amateur scouting, understandably has a little more pep in his step than he’s had in past springs.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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Clemson’s pep band and spirit squad are scheduled to perform during the selection show.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This experimental approach is characteristic of Ulvaeus’s career-long fascination with technological innovation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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At a time when Cold War tensions heightened curiosity and suspicion about all things Soviet, American consumers flocked to the new vodka as an edgy, exotic choice—drinking vodka became simultaneously an act of defiance and fascination.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Far from fostering a business-friendly climate, this bill would undermine Florida’s entrepreneurial dynamism.—
Sam Peak,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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This dynamism makes their journey’s end both more natural and more meaningful than its medium’s typical stasis.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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