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
Between two equally skilled performers, the Mirrorball typically goes to whoever brings the most charisma and pizzazz to the table.
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Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 1 June 2025
The color, the pizzazz, the spectacle is what has drawn so many of us to the handiwork of the LLM in a diffusion model, where the program adds noise, prior to de-noising into a novel, coherent result.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
But every once in a while, the evening calls for a casserole with a little more pizzazz... that still is easy, inexpensive, and makes everyone ask for seconds.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Critics loved to ding his work for its lack of cinematic pizzazz, and Smith himself could be self-deprecating about the fact that his movies never looked particularly great.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 June 2025
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Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 1 June 2025
The color, the pizzazz, the spectacle is what has drawn so many of us to the handiwork of the LLM in a diffusion model, where the program adds noise, prior to de-noising into a novel, coherent result.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
But every once in a while, the evening calls for a casserole with a little more pizzazz... that still is easy, inexpensive, and makes everyone ask for seconds.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Critics loved to ding his work for its lack of cinematic pizzazz, and Smith himself could be self-deprecating about the fact that his movies never looked particularly great.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazz
Noun
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At the time of the appeal's filing in December 2024, JD Vance was already serving as vice president-elect.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Many Saudis are staying local as costs rise — real estate, education, and transport prices are all up, with rents seeing the sharpest jump at nearly 10% year-on-year — not because Egypt’s coast lost its appeal.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Amenities: Saltwater pool, restaurant and bar, wellness zone, à la carte breakfast, Byredo toiletries Address: R. de São Marçal 77, 1200-419 Lisboa, Portugal The entrance to this property is hidden, but that only adds to its secluded charm.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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But that’s part of the charm of the 90-minute play, which has been extended through Sunday, July 6, at North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The pair looked like the epitome of Hollywood glamour and walked the red carpet for the premiere of the rapper's film, Highest 2 Lowest, at Cannes on May 19.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The latest run is no different, with a touch of Hollywood glamour sprinkled on top for good measure.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Environmentalists advocating for wild landscapes and creatures have breathtaking panoramas and wildlife charisma to help with their public calls to action.—
Book Marks
July 10,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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While Alex and Hayley both appear to possess other-worldly levels of charisma, one flaw with Runcie’s novel is that this is something we are repeatedly told, rather than shown.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Where Black Honey adds oomph with every swipe, Nude Honey is the subtler counterpart that enhances what’s already there.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Both races conclude with the famous Mariachi Mile, just to add a little oomph to your finish.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The rankings, which crunch everything from housing affordability to desirability, are based on a mix of public data and user opinions.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Demna is going to build on the heritage of the brand, build on the iconicity of the brand, but inject his strong creativity, his point of view, to recreate desirability.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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But a large part of its enduring allure is arguably its world-class lineup of hotels that reflect Bangkok’s sophistication, Thai heritage, and renowned warmth and hospitality.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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For all of its allure, though, nostalgia is a tricky element for a restaurant to trade in, and a risky thing to rely on.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Turning to craft, there’s no better place than Ubud to marvel at the dazzling creative gifts of the Balinese, whose affinity for painting, woodcarving, and weaving, to name a notable few, is a defining element of the island’s magnetism.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The magnetism of Rosemead House begins not inside, but at street level.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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