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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Strong interest from Brazil’s Palmeiras had a certain appeal — Paraguay team-mates Ramon Sosa and Gustavo Gomez, who captains club and country, are with the Sao Paulo side — but the preference, for Enciso and his camp, was to remain in Europe.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday night, the president asked the Supreme Court to quickly accept and rule on an appeal seeking to overturn the lower court decision.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Come experience the small-town charm.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those in Springboro or those wanting to experience its charm can come to yet another Oktoberfest.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jennifer Aniston is synonymous with Hollywood glamour.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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But even without European football, and after a decade in which Old Trafford has at times resembled a graveyard for promising careers, the lure of Manchester United — in terms of glamour, prestige and finance — remains powerful.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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And Tatum leverages his charisma into a character turn that’s searching and heartfelt.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Organizations often equate leadership with charisma.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Padres could use some more oomph from Fernando Tatis Jr., in particular.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to all that oomph, the vehicle can rocket from in just 2.6 seconds and hit a top speed of 130 mph.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Not only in terms of performance and Bundesliga survival, but also in the worth (and desirability) of some of these individual players, whose success could help Bremen — a traditional club, but with a modest wage spend — move up the food chain.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Cummings agreed that the one bright spot about working in the decade is the nostalgic desirability of the styles and items most associated with the period.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Physical asset allure However, Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, argued the response to a digital form of gold may receive a lukewarm or even negative response from market participants.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Still, the allure of Tesla has always rested in its improbable odds.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Once Mars enters Scorpio, however, your fifth house of passion heightens your desires, magnetism and attraction.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hedda’s magnetism is undeniable, and that people would be under her thrall is understandable.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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