oomph

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

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

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

Mookie Betts put some oomph on the end of the Dodgers’ arm-waving, hip-shaking, hit celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2025

"I said, 'Mr President I agree with you, I'm just hoping Mike has got the oomph to pull this off,'" Norman said.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

“And look at you. My sweet daughter-in-law,” Grandma said with a little oomph in her voice while checking Ma out head to toe.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds