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These days however, an all-white or all-gray bathroom can act as an unpleasant symbol of an outdated trend, and may seem seriously lacking in pizazz.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
See All Example Sentences for pizzazz
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These days however, an all-white or all-gray bathroom can act as an unpleasant symbol of an outdated trend, and may seem seriously lacking in pizazz.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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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Netanyahu may remain electorally vulnerable, then, but the electorate will be vulnerable to the appeal of hard-liners.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Among the charms selected by Tyla, each holds a significant meaning.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The standout pieces are the charms, each symbolizing significant moments in her life.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Last seen en masse at the tail end of the aughts, bubble skirts once signaled preppy, moneyed glamour.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
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For the Oscars, Timothée once again skipped the traditional tux in favour of a pastel leather suit by Givenchy, while Kylie leaned into gothic glamour with a black lace take on the naked dress by Ashi Studio.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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