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
Ahead, discover the haircuts and styling techniques that professional hairstylists recommend for adding a little extra oomph to your hair type.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
But that hasn't kept others in her close circle from noticing a little oomph to her look.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
If not stored properly, crunchy, firm cauliflower can lose its oomph and flavor appeal.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
The gravity of both the moon and Earth will provide much if not most of the oomph to keep Orion on its out-and-back, figure-eight loop.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
But that hasn't kept others in her close circle from noticing a little oomph to her look.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
If not stored properly, crunchy, firm cauliflower can lose its oomph and flavor appeal.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
The gravity of both the moon and Earth will provide much if not most of the oomph to keep Orion on its out-and-back, figure-eight loop.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oomph
Noun
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Instead, Becerra recited his resume with the vigor of someone rattling off his LinkedIn page.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the bodegones are fading from the economic landscape, the vehicle dealership sector is emerging with vigor.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The music that we were inspired by at that time and looking to as luminaries never had a broad appeal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mouhamadou Fall, one of 12 siblings in a Parisian family, is candid about the appeal.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The ambiance and energy were incredible.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The charm and detachment, precision and fatigue, hope and disillusionment.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The decor There are lots of ways to bring southern charm to your party.—
Jennifer Fernandez,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 6-3, 241-pound Joly would be the direct backup to Dalton Kincaid from a skill set perspective, and could give the Bills some more juice at tight end.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The New England cannabis convention going on the same day in Boston has more juice than the GOP confab in Worcester.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, is widely viewed as a leading figure in the looksmaxxing community, an online movement of young men pursuing methods to maximize their physical attractiveness.—
Ryan Brennan
April 15,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Research conducted by travel insurer InsureandGo found that the scenic railway had the highest attractiveness score across two key measures.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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This remains a great part for Hathaway, who can hint at all sorts of neuroses beneath a character’s surface pep.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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For those seeking a stronger morning jolt, Saturday’s Mariachi Corazon Hispano from Legacy Visual and Performing Arts High School is guaranteed to put a pep in your step.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Shot against the backdrop of a real-life workshop run by Polish pole dancing school Exo Stars Camp, the film grew out of Orlewicz‑Zakrzewska’s personal fascination with pole dancing.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The teens were also said to have been involved in online groups recruiting fighters for IS militants in Syria and shared a fascination with violence and hatred against Jews, LGBTQ+ people and others, officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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