jazz up

phrasal verb

jazzed up; jazzing up; jazzes up
informal
: to make (something) more interesting, exciting, or attractive
The company wants to jazz up its image.
She tried to jazz the room up with a new rug.

Examples of jazz up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That summer, unbridled doodling gave way to one of the most radical Scandinavian designs of recent history: the Experiment chair, whose sober, tubular frame and upholstered seat are jazzed up by squiggly plywood armrests. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024 If the abundance of chandeliers jazzing up the massive residence don’t float your boat, its eight fireplaces might catch your eye or the 12 dormer windows flanked by statues. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024 Adding loads of accessories and a pair of heels isn’t the only way to jazz up an outfit. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024 In Season 8 of the series, which premiered on Netflix at the beginning of 2024, the group returned to New Orleans to jazz up the lives of their heroes. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for jazz up 

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“Jazz up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jazz%20up. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.

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