Synonyms
Examples of oomph in a Sentence
The plot of the story lacks oomph.
The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.
Recent Examples on the Web
Scorsese couldn't resist doing a bit of directing, instructing Francesca to inject more oomph into her delivery.
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EW.com, 21 May 2024
Our tester said that this product added an extra oomph to her look, leaving her fine, straight hair looking voluminous and smooth without any extra weight.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
While the spec sheet unfortunately suggests the two-pound PC will only ship in black — not the transparent model at the top of this post — the eight- by seven- by 1.3-inch PC does have Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and enough oomph to run three 4K monitors at once.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 21 May 2024
Dressed in a cheetah-print top and joined by her band Y’all, Clarkson’s powerful voice added some oomph to Rodrigo’s playful anthem about hooking up with an ex-boyfriend — in spite of what your friends might think.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 May 2024
Some live drumming Wednesday added some oomph, and there were the usual bells and whistles — flashy video, smoke machines, lasers.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2024
That should be more than enough for most drivers, but those who want even more oomph can opt for the Black Badge variant that will also be available at launch.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Rather than a simple pair of jeans, a denim skirt adds a bit of oomph to your look.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 May 2024
Related Sure enough, some onlookers have expressed surprise that the band has the oomph to headline the World’s Most Famous Arena.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
EW.com, 21 May 2024
Our tester said that this product added an extra oomph to her look, leaving her fine, straight hair looking voluminous and smooth without any extra weight.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
While the spec sheet unfortunately suggests the two-pound PC will only ship in black — not the transparent model at the top of this post — the eight- by seven- by 1.3-inch PC does have Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and enough oomph to run three 4K monitors at once.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 21 May 2024
Dressed in a cheetah-print top and joined by her band Y’all, Clarkson’s powerful voice added some oomph to Rodrigo’s playful anthem about hooking up with an ex-boyfriend — in spite of what your friends might think.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 May 2024
Some live drumming Wednesday added some oomph, and there were the usual bells and whistles — flashy video, smoke machines, lasers.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2024
That should be more than enough for most drivers, but those who want even more oomph can opt for the Black Badge variant that will also be available at launch.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Rather than a simple pair of jeans, a denim skirt adds a bit of oomph to your look.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 May 2024
Related Sure enough, some onlookers have expressed surprise that the band has the oomph to headline the World’s Most Famous Arena.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oomph. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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