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
  • This fully electric, ultra-compact quadricycle is designed for short urban trips—like zipping down to the shops in a golf cart, but more stylish—offering a simpler alternative to traditional cars.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In 2025, The Jay hotel in San Francisco teamed up with The Namesake, transforming a section of The Jay’s stylish Third Floor into an exclusive design studio.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • The poetry world in the city is multifarious and energetic, with waves of practitioners reading, listening to, and publishing one another.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Stones, Soddu explains, have a very long history of being associated with energetic, medicinal, protective, and symbolic properties.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • The back frizz is more confined, enclosed in the semi-neat bun.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • To make your pencil skirt look more street style in 2026, swap a blazer for a bomber, a laptop bag bag for a neat top-handle bag and a silk blouse for a crew-neck jumper.
    — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Cornell has more than 20 active fraternities affiliated with its Interfraternity Council.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Bergen said the brand has always been very active in collaborations and cross-branding.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of active
Adjective
  • On the plus side, the new snazzy ship has made Le Lyrial more affordable in comparison.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of snazzy
Adjective
  • There’s this desire, understandable on its face, to make the design and aesthetics of the live-action world recognizably similar to the animated world.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The face is customizable with various colorways, clock fonts, and photos; there’s also an animated Snoopy, whose antics change with the weather and the holidays.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • Up the street and over a few blocks is Salud Taqueria, from Jesús Méndez and Christina Tellez, which uses fresh-ground masa as a base for its Mexican menu.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • According to Reuters, JPMorgan analysts read the move as an acceleration of barrels already promised, not a fresh intervention.
    — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • Einbinder and the staff writer Rachel Syme sit down for what’s sure to be a lively chat.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Microsoft and Nvidia held a launch party for the first wave of RTX Spark laptops last week in San Francisco, where a new wave of AI PCs took center stage amid a packed crowd and a lively hands-on area.
    — Tom Warren, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of lively
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“Pizzazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazzy. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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