How to Use pizzazz in a Sentence

pizzazz

noun
  • The young actress has a lot of pizzazz.
  • The song has plenty of pizzazz.
  • And then when Magic came on the team, the flash, the pizzazz, all of that stuff.
    Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2022
  • This year's host is Kristin Chenoweth, who should add some pizzazz to the evening.
    OregonLive.com, 23 June 2017
  • But there’s no doubt the game has lost some pizzazz since then.
    Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2017
  • And that's just the sort of flash and pizzazz that would make Barbara Bush proud.
    Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 17 Dec. 2019
  • Each set comes with five hats, 10 tiaras, 10 horns, and a whole lot of pizzazz.
    Kate McGregor, ELLE Decor, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Might as well add some pizzazz to your Pisa pic, right?
    Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
  • If your gravy doesn’t have enough pizzazz, take charge and spruce it up.
    James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2019
  • The absence of pizzazz was through no fault of his or the Aggies’ own.
    Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2021
  • The highlights this fall lack the same level of pizzazz.
    Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Of course the Gaines’ took on the challenge with their usual pizzazz.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2018
  • And who can resist a fresh white, pair of lace-ups or a slip-on with pizzazz?
    Kristina Rutkowski, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023
  • Trent has shown off-the-dribble pizzazz but doesn’t get to the rim nearly enough to weaponize.
    oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2021
  • The idea is that Pop-Tarts adds pizzazz to pretzels, but the ad itself failed to have much spark.
    Mae Anderson, SFChronicle.com, 2 Feb. 2020
  • This beer has lost some of its pizzazz, through due to no fault of Goose Island.
    Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, 10 Aug. 2021
  • There's nothing like a good pair of sunnies to add some ✨ pizzazz ✨ to a 'fit.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 14 July 2023
  • Though, her silver pointy boots added a dash of pizzazz.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The finale works up a jazzy pizzazz that wouldn’t be out of place in West Side Story.
    Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 31 Oct. 2020
  • Think all suites, more time in port, and food packed with Michelin-style pizzazz.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The 30-year-old joined LSU’s staff in January to add some pizzazz to the offense.
    Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 5 Nov. 2019
  • For extra pizzazz, rub a lime around the rim of the glass, and if desired, dip in coarse salt or sugar.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
  • Barbie pink is on the big screen and in Oregon homes for sale: Ready for hot pink pizzazz at your place?
    Jeastman, oregonlive, 29 July 2023
  • The House of Nami's looks were very cohesive, but lacked a bit of pizzazz.
    Dawn Davis, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Nov. 2010
  • And for a bit of pizzazz, a handmade guitar by Bradshaw Guitars hangs on the wall near the couch.
    Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 4 June 2021
  • Over the next three decades, the Rookie of the Year nicknamed Superman added his own sense of pizzazz.
    Dallas News, 23 Apr. 2021
  • The crochet trim that runs along the perimeter adds just the right amount of pizzazz without being too much.
    Rachel Dube, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2022
  • The main pizzazz came from a small backpack that looked like a shimmery rocket.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2023
  • The bodice of the dress was accented by two big bows for a little extra pizzazz.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
  • Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint for some pizzazz!
    Emily Price, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

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