Definition of PIZZAZZY

Examples of pizzazz in a Sentence

The young actress has a lot of pizzazz. The song has plenty of pizzazz.

Recent Examples on the Web From his first season, Mr Thomas injected pizzazz into the programme with a focus on music by American and contemporary composers, without abandoning the standard European repertoire. — The Economist, "Molto vivace A unique maestro departs the San Francisco Symphony orchestra," 26 June 2020 Zenni With prices starting at $10, the Zenni Pride collection is an affordable way to bring some pizzazz to your overall vibe this summer. — Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, "25 brands that are giving back for Pride Month," 22 June 2020 Staying power: Lasts up to 7 days Courtesy of Olive & June For the days your regular polish just needs a little extra pizzazz, this sticker pack contains a mix of rainbows, daisies, and hearts. — Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, "I Finally Mastered Nail Art Thanks to These Salon-Quality Nail Stickers," 7 Apr. 2020 This recipe includes an (optional) raisin addition for a bit of pizzazz. — Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, "Easy bread recipes you can make during the coronavirus quarantine – even if you're out of yeast, milk or butter," 26 Mar. 2020 Adding flavors into the roll or sprinkling different spices on top offers a little pizzazz to these classic bite-sized appetizers. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Easy Pigs in a Blanket," 10 Jan. 2020 The idea is that Pop-Tarts adds pizzazz to pretzels, but the ad itself failed to have much spark. — Mae Anderson, SFChronicle.com, "‘Groundhog Day,’ Bill Murray sees shadow once again in Super Bowl ad," 2 Feb. 2020 In their one-of-a-kind Mountain Brook home, Danielle and Bart Yancey celebrate Christmas with pizzazz, panache, and a spectrum of colors that showcase their appreciation for art and beauty, as well as their propensity for hospitality. — Andrea Fanning, al, "Mountain Brook homeowners create retro winter wonderland in art-deco home," 14 Dec. 2019 Then, ever the counterpuncher, the President jolted the proceedings with fresh pizzazz by tweeting an attack on Yovanovitch during her live testimony. — Emily Nussbaum, The New Yorker, "The Search for Pizzazz at the Impeachment Reality Show," 21 Nov. 2019

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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pizzazz. Accessed 8 Jul. 2020.

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