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pizzazzy

adjective

variants or pizazzy
1
as in stylish
attractively eye-catching in style the couple's coordinated prom outfits are witty and pizzazzy but still tasteful

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2
as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement the dance company put on a well-choreographed and pizzazzy performance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazzy
  1. stylish
  2. energetic
  3. neat
  4. active
  5. snazzy
  6. animated
  7. fresh
  8. lively
Adjective
  • The backstory Opened in 2016 as Atton Brickell, the property was acquired and rebranded by French hospitality giant Accor under its stylish Novotel umbrella.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Johnson was spotted leaving a Variety Press Junket on Thursday wearing a stylish ensemble with a pair of trendy ballet flats with a high vamp design.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • The smart money was on the colorful, energetic Sinclair with a ready answer and the catchy acronym.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But the last two decades have been filled with challenges for McClatchy, whose chain of newspapers across the Central Valley and beyond was once known for its energetic journalism and independent streak.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Maynard recommends gathering all the dead foliage into a neat bundle using a bungee cord or string.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That convenient touch keeps your firewood neat, organized, and ready to go at a moment’s notice.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Instead of looking only at raw home prices, an investor can track the rent-to-income ratio and the pending-active listing ratio.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Salicylic acid, the same active dermatologists have leaned on for facial acne for decades, is now showing up in 360-degree body mists engineered to hit the places your hands can’t.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of active
Adjective
  • Danny Boyle adopts a similar strategy with this snazzy screen adaptation, shot through with kinetic energy, convulsive editing and a liberal sprinkling of post-punk, electro-pop and indie rock that thumbs its nose at period accuracy.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, just a few months earlier, Kate Hudson, 47, showed off a snazzy pair in some cool Instagram pictures.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of snazzy
Adjective
  • Both players are intense and animated competitors, and their fan bases' are fiercely loyal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • David helped with a connection with Garner Holt Productions, which designs animated figures, show systems and special effects for major theme parks worldwide.
    — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • But with the newer franchises, the deepest wounds are still fresh, so unlike Kim Zolciak and Nene, opposing parties in those cities are having a harder time celebrating the sisterhood of it all.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Back then, Canales was a fresh-faced teenager who was seen as the future of Spanish football.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • Hals was lively and irreverent; Rembrandt dealt with subjects altogether more weighty.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The playful cherry design introduces a pop of color that contrasts beautifully with the deep glittery brown, adding a whimsical flair that keeps the overall look fresh and lively.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of lively
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“Pizzazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazzy. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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