variants
or pizazz
as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
he doesn't have the pizzazz to be a leading man in the movies
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Recent Examples of pizzazz
Director Jonathan Eusebio, a talented fight coordinator with titles like The Fall Guy and Violent Night and assorted John Wicks to his credit, doesn’t give the action any spontaneity or grace or visceral pizzazz.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Candied cherries add colorful pizzazz to classic cherry icebox cookies.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
If there are 200 people coming in between 5:30 and 6:45pm before one of PAC NYC’s productions, for example, the pizzazz has to wait.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Now’s your chance to add a little pizzazz to your spring closet.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Candied cherries add colorful pizzazz to classic cherry icebox cookies.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
If there are 200 people coming in between 5:30 and 6:45pm before one of PAC NYC’s productions, for example, the pizzazz has to wait.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Now’s your chance to add a little pizzazz to your spring closet.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazz
Noun
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His appeal to have his police protection reexamined was dismissed on May 2 by Judge Sir Geoffrey Vos and two other judges.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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But the appeal of midcentury modernism, complete with clean lines and expansive windows, has transcended time.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 May 2025
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With a blend of national prestige and plenty of local charm, this week’s major in Charlotte is a celebration of the Queen City’s culture and its place in the world of sport.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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The move was widely viewed as part of a Chinese charm offensive to capitalize on tensions with the Trump administration.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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But even with the glamour of celebrity, making a living was a constant challenge.—
Victor Luckerson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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That movie’s Cleopatra, whose slinky glamour wouldn’t be out of place among off-duty Hollywood actors at the time, reminded Hoffman of an Art Deco-meets-Egypt house that the art director Cedric Gibbons had built for himself and his wife Dolores del Río.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Ono, who has served as president of the University of Michigan since 2022, is a respected academic leader with a reputation for energy, charisma and a strong belief in the power of higher education.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Power Couple Goals: Hosted by Jeff and Emilie Goldblum Setting the tone for the campaign are Jeff and Emilie Goldblum, a married couple and pair of Hollywood originals who embody creativity, charisma and connection.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Thanks to all that oomph, the AMG E 53 Hybrid Wagon can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 174 mph.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 May 2025
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Grated Pecorino Romano cheese brings an alluring savory oomph to the dish.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2025
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But what this incident has not ruined is Louise’s desirability, despite her marital status.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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This is due, in part, to the end-of-the-world setting of the show, rendering his romantic desirability as a sort of gag.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Lean into Dark Wood Tones The light-toned timbers of Scandinavian design are giving way to the allure of darker woods.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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While a spacious couch has its allure, a modular sofa can transform into the sectional of your dreams, a love seat and matching chair set, or a three-seater sofa—all in a matter of minutes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2025
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Be mindful of your magnetism as Venus and Neptune align.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Now, bringing Pluto in Aquarius into the mix — the planet of power, transformation and all that is hidden beneath the surface — there’s an undeniable magnetism and undercurrent of intensity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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