oomph

Example Sentences

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Doctors believe that the rash of broken hamates also stems from modern players wanting more oomph, which has led to changes in how they hold the bat.

From The Wall Street Journal

Owen landed on his back with an oomph that took his breath away, and he slid to a stop.

From Literature

The first-round of the playoffs usually produces a bunch of mismatches that lack oomph.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because the teams have identical records, it “just puts a little more oomph” on the game, Rams safety Kamren Kinchens said.

From Los Angeles Times

As she tells it, the special oomph that soy sauce adds to a bake is, in a word, umami.

From Salon