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
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.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Despite their growing success, the Bananas’ brand of baseball remains polarizing — an easy target for detractors of zaniness, gatekeepers of fun and opponents of pizzazz who either don’t understand it or refuse to see its appeal.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
To enhance the oasis-like, intimate vibe, a row of additional palm trees were planted, screening the VIP cabanas and providing a dash of tropical pizzazz.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
This orange floral maxi dress has a similar feel to hers, and it’s given extra pizzazz with trendy puff sleeves and a long, tiered skirt.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 June 2025
Despite their growing success, the Bananas’ brand of baseball remains polarizing — an easy target for detractors of zaniness, gatekeepers of fun and opponents of pizzazz who either don’t understand it or refuse to see its appeal.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
To enhance the oasis-like, intimate vibe, a row of additional palm trees were planted, screening the VIP cabanas and providing a dash of tropical pizzazz.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
This orange floral maxi dress has a similar feel to hers, and it’s given extra pizzazz with trendy puff sleeves and a long, tiered skirt.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazz
Noun
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There is also a case to be made that playing well with Thompson is part of Peterka’s appeal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The court granted a motion to stay the lower court's order during further appeals, which gives control of the troops to Trump.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Floral Charger $220 Cabana Designed by Cabana and made by heritage Italian porcelain house Ginori 1735, the painterly motif on this plate adds an element of rustic Italian charm to the table.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2025
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Just a short drive inland, Coral Gables showcases its own brand of polished charm.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The landmark property strikes the perfect balance between West Hollywood’s electric energy and Beverly Hills’ undeniable glamour.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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As in previous iterations of 9-1-1, the new spinoff is an action procedural about heroic first responders, which also weaves in a family saga of power and glamour set in Tennessee.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Early scenes are defined by the easy charisma of the performers and organized around the news that Lydie is pregnant.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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The queens were tasked with showcasing their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent over 3 episodes, and impress the judges over multiple episodes.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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This setup proved to have plenty of immersive output oomph, both in my home and in a larger public space.—
Paul Ridden
June 25,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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But the extra oomph of an uphill climb can also strain your Achilles tendons and calves, which can then tug on your plantar fascia, too, Dr. DeLott says.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 June 2025
Noun
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However, this is intrinsically linked to California’s economic dynamism, desirability and the high demand for its quality of life, amenities and progressive social environment.—
DeAndre Evans,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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While foods like cold cereal or bacon and eggs have dominated the standard American breakfast for decades, oatmeal continues to grow in popularity and desirability.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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And a big part of the draw was the allure of Miami’s elegant Gusman Center, also known as the Olympia theater.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Inspired by the allure of Euro Summer, the Roberto Cavalli x Skims collection fuses the Italian fashion house’s bold, exotic prints with Skims’ sculpting swimwear designs.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Give me 6 common behaviors that undermine social magnetism and why each one creates distance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Image courtesy of the researchers Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have demonstrated an entirely new form of magnetism in a synthesized crystalline material.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 June 2025
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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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