1
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
The gnarly riffs and polished guitar tones across last year’s Bees in the Bonnet occasionally leaned into the jazzy or minimal, but the overarching sheen was of a retro rock machismo.
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 24 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
Between each number, Tetzloff took a moment to refocus his breath before diving into Gershwin’s jazzy lushness.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Not squarely in any one genre, the project blends a jazzy score with confessional lyrics and an occasional voice memo from Raye setting the scene.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 24 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
Between each number, Tetzloff took a moment to refocus his breath before diving into Gershwin’s jazzy lushness.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Not squarely in any one genre, the project blends a jazzy score with confessional lyrics and an occasional voice memo from Raye setting the scene.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jazzy
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Subtle stripe detailing on both the sweater and pant hems gives this knit set a cohesive, stylish edge—and a pop of color—sans sacrificing comfort.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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For wardrobe emergencies, try Roo’s Beach near Newquay, which specializes in stylish beach-to-bar clothing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Hsu’s character Kristen is an energetic surfer, who finds joy and freedom in the ocean.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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The central region of Messier 77 is dominated by an extremely compact and energetic source that outshines the rest of the galaxy combined, even challenging the sensitivity of the James Webb Space Telescope itself.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Lakeside or beachside, this flowy poncho top and mini skirt set is a fashionable look for daytime exploration.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Ahead, shop more of my mom’s Quince shoe picks for looking fashionable while staying comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Frying is an art, perhaps plied nowhere with such efficiency and aplomb as at this lively lunch counter, where the very air seems to crackle and the scent of pork incites the blood.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Lochte, 41, was one of the faces of swimming during the heights of his career, with major sponsorships, endorsements and appearances on TV shows displaying his lively personality.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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With four restaurants, each offering its own culinary and visual identity, and a snazzy bar to match, Fairmont Mumbai makes a strong case for staying in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Nashville’s star keeps getting brighter—drop your bags at the snazzy Hermitage Hotel and head to the nearest dance floor.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Diesel, Moritz and Morgan also executive produce an animated Fast & Furious series set at Netflix from DreamWorks Animation.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Lion Forge Entertainment develops and produces animated and live-action content targeting kids and family, YA and adult audiences.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Variety reported that the cast will be split into two rival film teams competing at the prestigious fest; one camps out at a flashy, palatial hotel on the Croisette and the other at a luxurious hilltop hideaway.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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The Nets don’t need the flashiest workout clip.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Zugunruhe is the itinerant desire of any animate being to keep moving and growing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
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The house is dizzyingly animate, like a video game where every object is a glowing grail.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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“Jazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jazzy. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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