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as in stylish
attractively eye-catching in style
that's a jazzy bathing suit, with all those spangles
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as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a jazzy little dance routine that the aerobics instructor created
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Recent Examples of jazzy
Reed burst onto the movie-criticism scene in the 1960s, and was part of a wave of new reviewers, Pauline Kael among them, who offered a sharper, jazzier alternative to the more staid forms of analysis that had been showcased by major outlets.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026
His tight chord stabs, jazzy voicings and glinting tone are an indelible sonic signature, up there with Louis Armstrong’s trumpet blasts and Aretha Franklin’s rolling, tolling gospel piano.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The show featured a setlist full of her classic hits while introducing a blend of modern-day music and jazzy, old-school Vegas style.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The indie-pop singer — a peer of pop-rocker Samia and a bit less jazzy than Clairo — has been an online favorite for a long time.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
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Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026
His tight chord stabs, jazzy voicings and glinting tone are an indelible sonic signature, up there with Louis Armstrong’s trumpet blasts and Aretha Franklin’s rolling, tolling gospel piano.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The show featured a setlist full of her classic hits while introducing a blend of modern-day music and jazzy, old-school Vegas style.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The indie-pop singer — a peer of pop-rocker Samia and a bit less jazzy than Clairo — has been an online favorite for a long time.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jazzy
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All the restaurants were bustling during my April stay with a mix of stylish locals and visitors, many from China’s megacities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In addition to slip-on clogs and sandals, Birkenstock also produces stylish and supportive sneakers like the Bend Low sneakers, which boast cork and polyurethane (PU) midsoles that deliver top-tier shock absorption.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Actually, these are anything but those same White Sox that wallowed in all that misery the last three years — but rather a team of young, energetic grinders, the product of a near-total roster overhaul by general manager Chris Getz.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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However, the problem is that almost all nuclear energy transitions are far too energetic to be controlled with lasers.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Chanel hosted a fashionable crowd Monday night in New York for its 19th annual Tribeca Festival artists dinner with plenty of reasons to raise a glass.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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This lightweight hat will protect you from UV rays while making a chic, fashionable statement.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Baltimore is best known for its maritime history and lively harbor, with plenty to see and do, from the National Aquarium to the cobblestone streets and waterfront views of Fell's Point.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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The same folks who buy snazzy new off-roaders love spending big money on outdoor gear.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
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Dirdie Birdie will provide a mini-golf experience as well as a snazzy restaurant with an elevated brunch.—
Ella Gonzales
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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In recent years, Hollywood decided adult comedies were not good bets in movie theaters, and instead focused heavily on superheroes and animated films.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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Toons boom across the Croisette this year, with colorful features opening Critics’ Week, closing Directors’ Fortnight, and appearing across nearly every section — further cementing Cannes’ status as a premier launchpad for animated cinema.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this cycle as candidates try to figure out how much political power an influencer can have.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
15 June 2026
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Forget flashy sports cars or rare art.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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To imagine the natural world not as a passive resource but as an animate collaborator would be to reorder more than aesthetic categories, demanding another relation to our environment.—
Tara Anne Dalbow,
ARTnews.com,
29 May 2026
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Woe unto those who fail to entertain, animate or amuse.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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“Jazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jazzy. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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