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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So far, after a historically low year in 2024, appeals and phone calls are up, according to the office.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
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Everything down to the music selection is done based on what appeals to fans most.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Men’s Pre-Collection Louis Vuitton unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Pre-Collection, inspired by the charm of the English countryside.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Karen Read's lucky charm may be a plow driver who saw nothing during multiple passes by the address where she is accused of leaving her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, to die on the ground in a blizzard in January 2022.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Still, there’s much more to Hong Kong than the glamour of its modern skyscrapers.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
6 June 2025
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Beachy waves embody the essence of effortless glamour, effortlessly merging chic with a touch of playful nonchalance.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Randy Breed: Mixed Age: 10 months Randy is a fabulous guy who navigates the world around him with charisma and positive energy, despite being deaf.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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With frontman Girish Pradhan commanding the stage, the band’s charisma and precision lit up the room and earned them a unanimous four yeses from the judges — Sofia Vergara, Simon Cowell, Mel B, and Howie Mandel.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
4 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
Noun
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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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Wagner Moura, playing a former university researcher who has already endured one tragedy and who seeks to avert another, gives a star turn of revelatory magnetism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The answer could lie in analyzing fresh lunar samples and looking for telltale signatures not just of high magnetism but also shock.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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