pizzazzy

adjective

variants or pizazzy
1
as in stylish
attractively eye-catching in style the couple's coordinated prom outfits are witty and pizzazzy but still tasteful

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2
as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement the dance company put on a well-choreographed and pizzazzy performance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazzy
  1. stylish
  2. energetic
  3. neat
  4. active
  5. snazzy
  6. animated
  7. fresh
  8. lively
Adjective
  • Next on my list are a few pairs of new shoes that will be versatile and functional, but still stylish—I’m not asking much, right?
    — Natalie LaBarbera, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Grab this stylish pair of wireless headphones today for just $79.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • McQueen proves himself a masterful stylist of the modern blockbuster with this energetic action-thriller.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Colombian folk-pop band is known in the Latin music world for catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics and energetic live shows.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • The three combined for Oliver’s first, with Whisker’s break and pass inside and Oliver played a neat one-two with Lamb before scoring in the bottom corner.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Stakeholders still see neat timelines, but the team knows the dates are not real.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • The proposal is a significant departure from the original fund idea, which was created in the 1990s to help low-income parents remain active in the workforce by subsidizing childcare.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Labor Day Headphones Deals Apple’s AirPods Max 2 deliver an exceptional combination of high-fidelity acoustics and pro-grade active noise cancellation.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of active
Adjective
  • Danny Boyle adopts a similar strategy with this snazzy screen adaptation, shot through with kinetic energy, convulsive editing and a liberal sprinkling of post-punk, electro-pop and indie rock that thumbs its nose at period accuracy.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, just a few months earlier, Kate Hudson, 47, showed off a snazzy pair in some cool Instagram pictures.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of snazzy
Adjective
  • Both players are intense and animated competitors, and their fan bases' are fiercely loyal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • David helped with a connection with Garner Holt Productions, which designs animated figures, show systems and special effects for major theme parks worldwide.
    — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • But with the newer franchises, the deepest wounds are still fresh, so unlike Kim Zolciak and Nene, opposing parties in those cities are having a harder time celebrating the sisterhood of it all.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Back then, Canales was a fresh-faced teenager who was seen as the future of Spanish football.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • Broad, a lively character on the field during his playing days, then starts talking about personas.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Vendors and growers carry in their selections from different parts of the city and greater New England, making the lively market feel like a center for the region’s resurgence of artisan crafts and family farming.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of lively
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“Pizzazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazzy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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