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 • Feb. 25, 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

But acoustically they share Toyota’s genius for immediacy, transparency and sonic oomph that goes straight to the gut.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 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

Numbness was setting in, but I had just enough oomph left to get me through finals.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick