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
Created as the lobby for the building’s original anchor tenant, commercial bank Irving Trust, the 33-foot-high-ceilinged space at the building’s northwest corner is an over-the-top dream of period pizzazz that makes Baz Luhrmann’s Gatsby look like a work of sober realism.
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Ian Volner, Curbed, 24 July 2024
The first season launched with a bang of visual pizzazz and exciting large-cast ambition, but the engine stalled quickly.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
It’s finished with ribbed trim at the neckline, cuffs, and hem, and it’s given a little extra pizzazz with a chest patch pocket.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The bodice of the dress was accented by two big bows for a little extra pizzazz.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
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Ian Volner, Curbed, 24 July 2024
The first season launched with a bang of visual pizzazz and exciting large-cast ambition, but the engine stalled quickly.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
It’s finished with ribbed trim at the neckline, cuffs, and hem, and it’s given a little extra pizzazz with a chest patch pocket.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The bodice of the dress was accented by two big bows for a little extra pizzazz.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pizzazz
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Surely, the government could force insurers to facilitate the process and resolve appeals promptly.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Per the outlet, the ruling was later reversed by a district court of appeal, on the basis that a tax rebate in a 1996 Disney expansion deal passed by the Anaheim City Council.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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From the coastal charm of Newport Beach, California, to the historic streets of New Bern, North Carolina, local interpretations of SantaCon have sprouted up in dozens of locations.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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No matter your travel style or budget, Avila Beach offers the perfect place to rest, recharge, and revel in the charm of the Central Coast.Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
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Teyana Taylor Teyana Taylor channeled rock glamour in an edgy trenchcoat and Rick Owens shoes.Renan Botelho, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Luxury and glamour met cutting-edge style at Keys in West Hollywood for Billboard’s No. 1’s Party celebrating the road to the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.Evan Burke, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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The standout among the neo-murder balladeers is the topical folk singer Jesse Welles, whose delivery and persona takes John Prine’s craggy empathy and adds a tincture of Brian Jones’s sinister charisma.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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With his unmatched charisma and comedic brilliance, Toad is destined to be the funniest movie ever.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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KitchenAid 7-Speed Hand Mixer $90 $70 Amazon For more versatility and a bit more oomph, go for this 7-speed hand mixer that comes with a whisk attachment, which is perfect for whipping up airy meringue.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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According to Ruiz, pro colorists can also pair these services with more moisturizing salon treatments to give your hair that extra oomph.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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The new product mix will help fuel desirability for the brand at these shopping destinations, Cantagalli said.Martino Carrera, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
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Homebuyers are often eager to research neighborhood characteristics like access to shopping, school quality, or crime rates because these factors impact liveability, desirability, and safety, and the same logic should apply to researching climate risks.Daryl Fairweather, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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But in recent years, the allure of rising through the ranks at work has lost its pull: Not only are promotions harder to come by, but at the same time, people are vocally turning them down.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Murray's Cheese La Dolce Vita $120 Murray's Cheese The scent of endless summer There’s something incredibly evocative about the fragrant, fruity allure of ripe tomatoes in the summer.Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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An attractive deal comes with a catch… Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Capitalizing on your magnetism?USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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As with any artistic project that focuses on extremism and mass violence, The Order’s production team walked a fine line between showing Mathews’ magnetism and the murderous project at the heart of his ideology and actions.Ali Winston, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Pizzazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pizzazz. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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