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
There's also some fun LED light features to add a little pizzazz and illumination to late-night gaming sessions.
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Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
This small bucket bag can add a touch of style and pizzazz to even the most casual of looks, and with its removable strap, it can be easily switched from a shoulder bag to a crossbody.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Wearability is still the guidepost—sportswear remains the great tradition of American fashion and its truest sartorial legacy—but designers this season seemed to, for the most part, propose adding a bit of pizzazz to the mix.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
While blue-wash will always be an essential for denim pants, playing things up with an eye-catching print is an easy way to add even more pizazz to the boldness of barrel jeans.
—India Roby, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
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Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
This small bucket bag can add a touch of style and pizzazz to even the most casual of looks, and with its removable strap, it can be easily switched from a shoulder bag to a crossbody.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Wearability is still the guidepost—sportswear remains the great tradition of American fashion and its truest sartorial legacy—but designers this season seemed to, for the most part, propose adding a bit of pizzazz to the mix.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
While blue-wash will always be an essential for denim pants, playing things up with an eye-catching print is an easy way to add even more pizazz to the boldness of barrel jeans.
—India Roby, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pizzazz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazz
Noun
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For both the academy and AEG, which owns and operates the complex, the appeal is in keeping everything in one place — arrivals, ceremony, the Governors Ball and afterparties — rather than spreading events across multiple locations.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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The emotional appeal and audience desire for wholesome content contributed to the spread.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Henfling doesn’t have any personal good luck charms, but resting on his console at Mission Control in Houston will be a special cloth patch given to him by the Artemis II astronaut crew.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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The study sessions were first organized during the COVID-19 pandemic by Entree, the youth association of the Concertgebouw, to help students improve their concentration and introduce them to the charms of classical music.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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These factors include the high price of gold before the war, the relative attractiveness of other low-risk assets and a mixed record of living up to its safe-haven status.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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South Park and North Park, not wealthy neighborhoods, gained in attractiveness and value over decades because working people bought old houses, fixed and maintained them.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Twins are another matter altogether, an object of intense fascination and suspicion.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Human fascination with bottlenose dolphins goes back thousands of years, at least as early as Greek mythology.—
Laela Sayigh,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Her group of closest friends has more or less remained the same, and that’s what keeps her the same, despite the glitz and glamour of her life.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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The legendary Gstaad Palace, opened in 1913, has welcomed generations of A-listers; The Alpina Gstaad has been known to host such guests as Leonardo DiCaprio and Madonna; and Le Grand Bellevue blends glamour with modern wellness.—
Ramona Saviss,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The exhibit will be located on the ground floor of the Space Shuttle Atlantis attraction.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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For families, being close to attractions means fewer meltdowns in transit and more time actually enjoying the destination.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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