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
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.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 2 May 2025
Buzz and pizzazz Before Vreeland, coverage of the gala was limited to society pages and publications like Women’s Wear Daily.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
Yet while became stars and the food media fell over themselves to find the next big name, very few chefs of the last 25 years have had much of an impact on American or global gastronomy beyond show biz pizzazz.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Series Mania has brought some of the dynamics – and pizzazz – seen around premieres at film festivals to the TV world.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 2 May 2025
Buzz and pizzazz Before Vreeland, coverage of the gala was limited to society pages and publications like Women’s Wear Daily.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
Yet while became stars and the food media fell over themselves to find the next big name, very few chefs of the last 25 years have had much of an impact on American or global gastronomy beyond show biz pizzazz.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Series Mania has brought some of the dynamics – and pizzazz – seen around premieres at film festivals to the TV world.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazz
Noun
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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
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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
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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Etta Avenue Destini Drop Cloth Farmhouse Curtain No room is complete without curtains, according to my mom, and this drop cloth style adds tons of charm.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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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
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The winger has the blend of scoring prowess, edginess and charisma that makes for a superstar.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
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The solo performance is an ever-more popular Broadway genre — understandable, given the increasing production costs of staging anything — that hangs on the virtuosity and charisma of its star.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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While vitamin C and even some niacinamide serums can help improve your skin’s overall appearance, tackling discoloration like acne scars and sun spots requires products that pack more oomph.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
3 June 2025
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Suddenly, your sneakers will become just-right for pairing with one of the best spring dresses or wearing out to date nights and other special occasions that call for a bit more oomph style-wise.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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For all the ballyhoo about the social desirability of moviegoing—the thrill of laughing or crying with a crowd, of a collective gasp of surprise or horror—the most important aspect of the theatrical experience, whether for studio films, art-house releases, or revivals, is commercial.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 June 2025
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The Boston Consulting Group’s study identified quality and craftsmanship as the top drivers of brand desirability, more than hype, scarcity and even cool collaborations, which didn’t even make it to the ranking of the top 10 levers.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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The archetype of the Siren is very symbolized by femininity and feminism, and power and allure.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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May all of them continue to give cover to our gently lumbering and vulnerable friends, the allure of whose tusks fed our desires and spelled their doom.—
Anthony R. Cannella,
Hartford Courant,
13 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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This mishmash of magnetism is expected to last only a short time during the solar maximum before the magnetic field flips.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 June 2025
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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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