jazz up
phrasal verb
jazzed up; jazzing up; jazzes up
informal
: to make (something) more interesting, exciting, or attractive
The company wants to jazz up its image.
She tried to jazz the room up with a new rug.
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The tall design is constructed of Italian suede and leather that’s been made water-resistant and jazzed up with buckles at the calf, to secure the comfy and warm shearling interior.
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Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Cream cheese is one of the South’s most versatile ingredients, taking sauces and casseroles to the next level and easily jazzing up some of our favorite desserts.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
With an inventory that includes different shelving, various chairs, and entertainment staples, the line’s Lillian TV stand jazzes up a furniture piece that all too often prioritizes overly functional, clunky silhouettes.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Project Cloud Memory Foam Sneakers Metallic sneakers are a way to jazz up a multitude of outfits while still feeling comfortable.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
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Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Cream cheese is one of the South’s most versatile ingredients, taking sauces and casseroles to the next level and easily jazzing up some of our favorite desserts.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
With an inventory that includes different shelving, various chairs, and entertainment staples, the line’s Lillian TV stand jazzes up a furniture piece that all too often prioritizes overly functional, clunky silhouettes.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Project Cloud Memory Foam Sneakers Metallic sneakers are a way to jazz up a multitude of outfits while still feeling comfortable.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jazz up
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“Jazz up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jazz%20up. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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