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
Series Mania has brought some of the dynamics – and pizzazz – seen around premieres at film festivals to the TV world.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Director Jonathan Eusebio, a talented fight coordinator with titles like The Fall Guy and Violent Night and assorted John Wicks to his credit, doesn’t give the action any spontaneity or grace or visceral pizzazz.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Candied cherries add colorful pizzazz to classic cherry icebox cookies.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
If there are 200 people coming in between 5:30 and 6:45pm before one of PAC NYC’s productions, for example, the pizzazz has to wait.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Director Jonathan Eusebio, a talented fight coordinator with titles like The Fall Guy and Violent Night and assorted John Wicks to his credit, doesn’t give the action any spontaneity or grace or visceral pizzazz.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Candied cherries add colorful pizzazz to classic cherry icebox cookies.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
If there are 200 people coming in between 5:30 and 6:45pm before one of PAC NYC’s productions, for example, the pizzazz has to wait.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazz
Noun
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That case, like the one on school T-shirts, arose from appeals by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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However, after weeks of volatile visa policies, capped with the Trump administration’s move last week to terminate Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, the appeal of the U.S. as a host country is in flux.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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While millennials fondly remember the film from childhood, new audiences are beginning to discover its charm.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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This elegant tiered fountain, just minutes off U.S. Highway 17, draws visitors year-round with its photogenic charm and quiet appeal.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Balancing the softness, an oversized high-neck top offers a refreshing, modern edge, while a metallic bouclé jacket channels the timeless sophistication of the quintessential Valli woman — the kind who lunches in couture and lives for a touch of glamour.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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Forget about Cannes Film Festival, Pamela Anderson is bringing Old Hollywood glamour to New York City.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
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Boasting incredible strength, athleticism, and charisma, Goldberg quickly became one of the most dominant wrestlers in WCW and one of the most popular figures in the business, who is still seen as a major draw today.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Khalil, known for his charisma and his conciliatory manner, eventually became a mediator, representing the protesters in talks with the university’s administrators.—
Aida Alami,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
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Smooth it through damp or dry hair from mid-lengths to ends before styling, then finish with a tad more on the tips once you're done for extra oomph.—
Amanda Mitchell,
Allure,
16 May 2025
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That was more than enough oomph to slingshot the pickup from zero to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds, a time that’s still impressive for a pickup today.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2025
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As to why a store might resort to such means, Simpson pointed to the exclusive nature of luxury goods, where scarcity is typically associated with desirability and value.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Elie Top In just over a decade, Elie Top has brought his namesake brand of bold luxury jewelry to the dizzying heights of Parisian desirability.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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There are also those towns, like Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, that overlook the ocean, adding an additional layer of allure to the scenery.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
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The allure of fake health information Fake health information can take many forms.—
Angshuman K. Kashyap,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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In between all the stars in our galaxy, there is a vast, diffuse mix of gas and dust known as the interstellar medium — and scientists have developed a new computer model to explore the magnetism and turbulence of this medium, in turn generating stunning images that resemble abstract works of art.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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Madrid have lost their mojo on the pitch, but not their magnetism in the transfer market.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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