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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Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
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These sparkling sugars jazz up a recipe with a little extra flavor and a pop of color.
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Black chandeliers bring the drama to the living room, which faces the water, and the dining room is jazzed up with more stained glass.
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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
These sparkling sugars jazz up a recipe with a little extra flavor and a pop of color.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Black chandeliers bring the drama to the living room, which faces the water, and the dining room is jazzed up with more stained glass.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 4 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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