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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But now, inevitably, some referees jazz up their announcements.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
With a sweet, creamy dipping sauce and crisp coconut breading, this recipe is sure to jazz up a weeknight.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Add your own fruit, vegetable, or herbs to sparkling water to help jazz up the flavor.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Excessive Throw Pillows A good throw pillow can not only jazz up a couch or chair but also add comfort.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
With a sweet, creamy dipping sauce and crisp coconut breading, this recipe is sure to jazz up a weeknight.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Add your own fruit, vegetable, or herbs to sparkling water to help jazz up the flavor.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Excessive Throw Pillows A good throw pillow can not only jazz up a couch or chair but also add comfort.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
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 25 Feb. 2026.
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