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
Her fiery personality, her pizazz amplified the boldness in his prints.
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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
Stephen Jones is adding a dose of millinery pizzazz to the most unglamorous of industries — insurance.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
In a world filled with Dunes and Barbies and whatever the latest Christopher Nolan is, many movies are overshadowed—movies that don’t scream to be noticed, that aren’t backed by gargantuan budgets, that don’t have the typical flash and pizzazz that begs us to notice.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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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
Stephen Jones is adding a dose of millinery pizzazz to the most unglamorous of industries — insurance.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
In a world filled with Dunes and Barbies and whatever the latest Christopher Nolan is, many movies are overshadowed—movies that don’t scream to be noticed, that aren’t backed by gargantuan budgets, that don’t have the typical flash and pizzazz that begs us to notice.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazz
Noun
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The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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She was drawn to his humor and charm.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tyla stars in the campaign for Pandora’s new Talisman collection, which features charms with ancient coin motifs.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kevan Hall launched his career in the 1980s, quickly making his mark with sleek, elegant designs that fused Hollywood glamour with modern sophistication.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Since tinkering with the show’s rigid formula is likely off the table, a big bet on casting raw charisma is all that’s left.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Joy Randolph and John Early, as the two Afterlife Coordinators, have a quibbling charisma, but the movie should have done more with all its possible versions of paradise, figuring out how to use them comedically instead of just as easy punchlines.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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The RemigoOne Neo gives small e-boaters a little more oomph without any of the inconvenience of a larger, bulkier electric or gas outboard.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to all that oomph, the muscular convertible can hit 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and tops out at 214 mph.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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She has been charged with reinforcing Sephora’s desirability and continuing to increase its global community of loyal members.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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That means women on average tend to contact men who are perceived to be slightly less or roughly the same as them in terms of desirability and attractiveness, which signals a cautious approach.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The inclusion of online content creators, such as podcasters and social media influencers, promises to sweeten the allure of internet fame and marks the rising prominence of a new class of performers.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The allure is multiple revenue streams in a region that feeds off tourism.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those electrons, through quantum interactions, changed their spin depending on local magnetism, stress, or temperature.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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There’s this incredible magnetism that draws you in.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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