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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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.
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Elle Meier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
To jazz up a space (like a powder room) with high energy, opt for a sassier, more modern red like C2 Paint’s Red Stiletto C2-522.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Plus, ruches instantly jazz up an outfit.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
Garland was also singing a signature song for her half of the entwined duet — which was reportedly her idea, to jazz up the special.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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Elle Meier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
To jazz up a space (like a powder room) with high energy, opt for a sassier, more modern red like C2 Paint’s Red Stiletto C2-522.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Plus, ruches instantly jazz up an outfit.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
Garland was also singing a signature song for her half of the entwined duet — which was reportedly her idea, to jazz up the special.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Nov. 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 Jan. 2026.
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