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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 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 The crowd at Empower Field was full almost to the brim, but most of the chances the home team created on Saturday afternoon didn’t quite have the oomph to match. —Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026 This oomph, which is significantly more than that produced by the original ST, is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oomph
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 The crowd at Empower Field was full almost to the brim, but most of the chances the home team created on Saturday afternoon didn’t quite have the oomph to match. —Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026 This oomph, which is significantly more than that produced by the original ST, is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oomph
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This isn’t a film about trauma, or smuggled-in social issues, or anything at all, really, besides the honest workaday business of scaring the bejesus out of its audience, rinsing, and repeating with extra vigor.— Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
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The protagonist, Theodore, is a jaded man with no vigor for life.— Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Gold remains the more reliable hedge, and silver has broader appeal, while silver offers a hybrid role with both industrial demand and investment appeal.— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Steady fixes protect energy for deeper pursuits.— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
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What was once the bunk room for the city’s firemen is now a spacious two-bed, one-bath apartment for guests eager explore the historic charm of downtown Wilmington.— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Prince Louis was all sunshine, smiles and charm in his portrait for his eighth birthday.— Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Throw the pieces into a zip-top bag along with lemon (juice and slices), olive oil, a minced shallot, some Parmesan, and salt and pepper.— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Apr. 2026
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Strawberries, sugar, lemon, and lime juice create the base layer with the same repeated by substituting blueberries for the top layer, while the middle is an ice cream-like custard.— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 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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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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Emily June Spanos, the founder of Emily June Designs in Houston, opted to turn this small laundry room into a colorful oasis that is full of pep.— Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
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An exhibition curated by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani at the Bard Graduate Center links those three eras, giving a central place to Viollet-le-Duc’s lifelong fascination with moody renderings, exploded perspectives, meticulous elevations, and analytical diagrams.— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
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But their desperate fascination with this piece speaks to Pearlman’s hold on those prone to YouTube rabbit holes.— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/oomph. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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