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
New in the lineup is Strip Law, a series about an uptight Vegas lawyer who teams up with a low-rent magician to add some pizzazz to Sin City’s dumbest cases.
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Lucy Ford, Time, 27 Dec. 2025
Maybe these veggie-packed, nutrient-dense bowls would have enough protein and flavor pizzazz to satisfy both my energy needs and my palate.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
Poetry in motion, with pizzazz.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Dec. 2025
Brightly colored marigold flowers add pizzazz to drab veggie beds while gardeners await mouth-watering harvests of tomatoes and other crops.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
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Lucy Ford, Time, 27 Dec. 2025
Maybe these veggie-packed, nutrient-dense bowls would have enough protein and flavor pizzazz to satisfy both my energy needs and my palate.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
Poetry in motion, with pizzazz.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Dec. 2025
Brightly colored marigold flowers add pizzazz to drab veggie beds while gardeners await mouth-watering harvests of tomatoes and other crops.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazz
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There is a way that this could have been done better, utilizing visual storytelling, establishing atmosphere and a sense of place that could have given a sense of the music, its large appeal and the circumstances that shaped it, while also allowing JayDee to shine in his own way.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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In Telluride, demand is still led by part-time residents, particularly at the luxury level, but the way those homes are being used is evolving as Telluride’s appeal draws residents to extend their time.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The distressed tabletop exudes vintage charm, while the bottom slatted shelf prevents the piece from appearing too bulky.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Its aesthetic carefully balances historic charm with hints of modern design.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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United by their resentment of women, incels tend to see attractiveness as a straightforward function of genetics—millimeters, symmetry, skin color—and therefore out of their control.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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That’s definitely a very big reason for the festival’s sustainability and attractiveness.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2026
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So, in that sense, my path was set from a very young age, just purely based on my fascination with computer technology.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The year 2016 has become a TikTok fascination, as younger members of Gen Z look back 10 years, to when the current era’s superstars, Scott included, released much of their most influential work.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2026
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Classics Get New Energy Among the sequins, rock glamour, and hints of androgyny on the runway, the elements of classic menswear – and the men who still inspire designers today – took center stage for some designers.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The brothers operated in the glitz and glamour of the Hamptons and South Beach.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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German visitors are drawn by the city’s Hanseatic heritage, while British and American passengers value the compact layout, cultural attractions and easy access to fjords and coastal scenery.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Many young men express skepticism toward feminism, discomfort with shifts in gender norms and a growing attraction to more conservative cultural messaging.—
Laurel Elder,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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