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
Gimlet’s offices were all start-up pizzazz — designer furniture, gleaming cutting-edge equipment, break rooms stocked with free sparkling water and a cornucopia of snacks.
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Eric Benson, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
For those seeking pizzazz, the RGB-laden, glass panel-touting 35L will remain available, too.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Her fiery personality, her pizazz amplified the boldness in his prints.
—Essence, 14 Aug. 2025
For the cottagecore lovers, add a bit of pizzazz to your crisp percale with an eyelet edge.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2025
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Eric Benson, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
For those seeking pizzazz, the RGB-laden, glass panel-touting 35L will remain available, too.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Her fiery personality, her pizazz amplified the boldness in his prints.
—Essence, 14 Aug. 2025
For the cottagecore lovers, add a bit of pizzazz to your crisp percale with an eyelet edge.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pizzazz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazz
Noun
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For a generation living in great uncertainty—from the GFC to COVID to cost-of-living pressures—Trump’s disruptive appeal offers both a protest and a sense of control.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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So while the shutdown is set to disrupt a wide range of federal programs, the SSA will continue holding appointments for benefit applications, considering appeals requests, and issuing original and replacement Social Security cards, among other services.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s an atemporal quality to the film’s stylized alternate reality, which blends an old-world charm with signs of a technocratic dystopia, all contained to a few blocks in an imaginary town.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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The actor, who plays the dashing Prince Fiyero in Wicked, has commanded the stage, small screen, and now Hollywood blockbusters—all while maintaining the same approachable charm that first drew audiences to him in the early days of his 30-year career.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jackson, who often favors gothic glamour and punk rock style, accessorized with a mini Ryder bag from the British fashion house.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The original dress originates from The Blonds’s spring summer 2009 collection, one that delighted in futuristic, high octane glamour that the New York design duo defined.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Queen of Wands shows up to encourage you to embody your charisma, creativity, and leadership without holding back.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Regina Hall’s inherent Regina Hall–ness — her magnetic fusion of poise and charisma — never shows in One Battle After Another.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These knee-high boots have a two-and-three-quarter-inch heel that is just enough to add a little oomph to an outfit, but is still a comfortable enough height to wear for longer stretches.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, safeties Jaden Hicks and Chamarri Conner have bounced back from a rough Week 1 to provide some backside oomph and physicality while doing a better job of keeping their assignments.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Regardless of the propulsion system, GM’s goal to lead with product desirability has allowed high-volume sales amid crisis after crisis, Barra said.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Cantino has been restructuring his team, navigating the uncertain global scenario, and aiming to rev up desirability at Gucci, which posted another 25 percent decrease in organic sales in the second quarter.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Winter might not hold the same allure, Bies said.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Maybe that’s the allure of October, when the pressure can be both daunting and comforting.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Week 1 cracked the passport open with a bumper in Brazil; this second overseas game of 2025 has similar star magnetism, as Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to face Justin Jefferson’s Minnesota Vikings.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Toward Bunny, who was drawing me near with his magnetism, his magnetic eyes and smile.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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