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
Series Mania has brought some of the dynamics – and pizzazz – seen around premieres at film festivals to the TV world.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
The actress is a formidable presence while also displaying incredible showmanship and physicality in her dance routines (a bit of pre-Emilia Perez pizazz).
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
The loud bag added a bit of pizzazz to a neutral look without going overboard.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
These days however, an all-white or all-gray bathroom can act as an unpleasant symbol of an outdated trend, and may seem seriously lacking in pizazz.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
The actress is a formidable presence while also displaying incredible showmanship and physicality in her dance routines (a bit of pre-Emilia Perez pizazz).
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
The loud bag added a bit of pizzazz to a neutral look without going overboard.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
These days however, an all-white or all-gray bathroom can act as an unpleasant symbol of an outdated trend, and may seem seriously lacking in pizazz.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pizzazz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazz
Noun
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There’s plenty of beach to go around in Florida, each with a different appeal.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
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Reflection and Commentary By reflecting on memories through a combination of nostalgic ocean art and Western art and engaging the viewer by commenting on societal issues and environmental concerns, Nathan’s work demonstrates significant appeal.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The good news is that Crocs offers a variety of shoes that go beyond the classic foam clogs with holes for charms, which look good and have the same level of support.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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This choice, along with the decision to film on real locations, enhances the magical quality and tactile charm of the film, reminiscent of '80s classics like The Labyrinth or Willow.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the glamour of a bygone era continues to inspire fashion-forward entertainers such as Sara Evans, Carly Pearce, and Carrie Underwood.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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The writer interviews Majors’s past girlfriends, but their testimonies are drowned out by the glamour of his supporters, who include Matthew McConaughey, Michael B. Jordan, and Whoopi Goldberg.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Reigns has previously ventured into acting, showcasing his charisma and screen presence in various projects.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Maggie Kuntz breathes both charisma and sensitivity into Ivy Watkins, making the conflicted teen feel raw and sympathetic rather than a melodramatic mean girl.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The soft leather looks best when done up in a snake print, as far as we’re concerned, which will instantly grant your off-duty stylings more oomph.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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There’s not enough data yet to truly know how much oomph — or hits and homers — a torpedo bat may help some hitters.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All of this signifies that these schools have established their standing among the most competitive in the nation, both in terms of their desirability and selectivity.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Farnan recommends shopping quartz and granite for the best balance of cost and desirability.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In that environment, the allure of tangible, uncorrelated assets—like a stake in a growing sports league or a cash-flowing service business—only grows.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even if a quarterback needed by the Titans keeps that from happening, Hunter's generational allure can't project to fall any further past No. 2 to the Browns, who have nothing to lose and everything to gain as a franchise from taking a chance on Hunter.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Soderbergh and Koepp, for their part, express their own fervent belief: in the seductive glamour of espionage and the magnetism of Blanchett’s and Fassbender’s interlocking gazes—which is to say, in the enveloping artifice and power of movies.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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And yes, the talent of the stars, their magnetism and comic timing are a draw.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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