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as in stylish
attractively eye-catching in style
that's a jazzy bathing suit, with all those spangles
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as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a jazzy little dance routine that the aerobics instructor created
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Recent Examples of jazzy
Reed burst onto the movie-criticism scene in the 1960s, and was part of a wave of new reviewers, Pauline Kael among them, who offered a sharper, jazzier alternative to the more staid forms of analysis that had been showcased by major outlets.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026
His tight chord stabs, jazzy voicings and glinting tone are an indelible sonic signature, up there with Louis Armstrong’s trumpet blasts and Aretha Franklin’s rolling, tolling gospel piano.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The show featured a setlist full of her classic hits while introducing a blend of modern-day music and jazzy, old-school Vegas style.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The indie-pop singer — a peer of pop-rocker Samia and a bit less jazzy than Clairo — has been an online favorite for a long time.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
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Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026
His tight chord stabs, jazzy voicings and glinting tone are an indelible sonic signature, up there with Louis Armstrong’s trumpet blasts and Aretha Franklin’s rolling, tolling gospel piano.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The show featured a setlist full of her classic hits while introducing a blend of modern-day music and jazzy, old-school Vegas style.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The indie-pop singer — a peer of pop-rocker Samia and a bit less jazzy than Clairo — has been an online favorite for a long time.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jazzy
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The North Face is known for its stylish yet functional jackets, like this insulated parka that comes in several shades, including a trendy chocolate shade.—
Cai Cramer,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Josie’s design of Sister Europe is rich, playful and stylish—the magpie in me is super drawn to her glimmering illustration and colour choices.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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The outfield grass was the place to be, not only for those watching the game but also for the host of energetic kids playing soccer in center and left fields.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
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To get there, the capsule will have to endure a fiery atmospheric reentry at a velocity of 12 km per second—a faster, more energetic plunge than those experienced by China’s previous lunar sample-return missions.—
Andrew Jones,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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This year’s Royal Ascot is officially underway in England, and the royal family's latest addition—Harriet Sperling—gave a fashionable nod to Kate Middleton with her light blue ensemble.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Linen Bermuda shorts and wedge sandals are a fail-safe combination that’s not only fashionable but also embodies the spirit of summer with effortless elegance.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
14 June 2026
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Baltimore is best known for its maritime history and lively harbor, with plenty to see and do, from the National Aquarium to the cobblestone streets and waterfront views of Fell's Point.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Months after Taylor began posting his videos, Angel Studios, unannounced, dropped the first poster for Solo Mio, showing James looking snazzy in a suit, sitting on a bench in Rome, holding a bouquet of roses, and looking hopeful.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Dec. 2025
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This ski-in ski-out resort just 10 minutes from Park City’s Main Street offers 220 charming guest rooms, suites, and residences; plus, four snazzy restaurants and even a bowling alley.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
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The puppy also stomps its paws and moves around in animated excitement.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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But several attempts are interrupted by visitors, including an animated Crosby.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Dec. 2025
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But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this cycle as candidates try to figure out how much political power an influencer can have.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
15 June 2026
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Forget flashy sports cars or rare art.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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The self is made of memories but can also shape them — an animate sculpture able to rework its own clay.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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In his work, everything is animate, everything has a soul, everything has a story.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Jazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jazzy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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