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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Add your own fruit, vegetable, or herbs to sparkling water to help jazz up the flavor. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026 Nickel Alexander-Walker’s arrival has indeed jazzed up the perimeter D, with NAW playing at an All-Defensive Team level, but the frontcourt is a different story. The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Jan. 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 Cyrus jazzed up her glittery, inky-black gown with a plunging neckline, back slit, and sculptural pleated accents that jutted out from her shoulders like a peacock. Elle Meier, InStyle, 11 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 19 Feb. 2026.

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