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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of pizazz1
Example Sentences
Consider wavy, wood furniture that adds a bit of pizazz.
“I don’t think he’s got the same pizazz. Twenty-fifteen and ’16 was about America First.
But “La Cage†requires more than theatrical pizazz.
These efforts often need more political will than Silicon Valley pizazz or massive investment — Yepsen’s organization estimated that only $2 billion was needed to expand composting nationwide.
The Cowboys’ loss to Jacksonville after leading 27-10 in the second half took the pizazz out of the Christmas Eve clash with the Eagles.
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More About Pizazz
What does pizazz mean?
Pizazz is an informal word for the energy, style, or flair that makes something dazzling or exciting. It’s that extra element that makes something really pop or sparkle.
Pizazz is an American slang term. If you say something has pizazz, you mean it’s impressive in an exciting, dynamic way. If you say something lacks pizazz, you mean it’s a little dull—it needs something to make it exciting or special.
Example: That dancer has great form, but I wish he had a little more pizazz.
Where doesÌý±è¾±³ú²¹³ú³úÌýcome from?
The first records of term pizazz are from the 1930s. The word is often attributed to Diana Vreeland, the fashion editor of Harper’s Bazaar magazine, but the origin of the term isn’t known for sure.
Pizazz is often associated with fashion and things that are visual, but it can be applied to many other things. Pizazz is used to describe the essence of something that’s stylish, vigorous, or engaging, as in That dress has got pizazz—look at all the bold details!
Just as often, pizazz is used in reference to the lack of it. In this way, it is used to suggest improvements in order to elevate something, as in The sign you made is nice, but it lacks pizazz. It needs something to really make it stand out.ÌýÌý
In both cases, pizazz is an abstract element that may be hard to identify or describe. But when you add pizazz to something, it should be obvious. It should make something noticeably better or different, like adding a bold spice to a bland dish.
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How isÌý ±è¾±³ú²¹³ú³úÌýused in real life?
Pizazz is used informally and usually in the context of a compliment or some constructive criticism.
Client requested no em dashes and no semi colons in content; naturally – my mind flips to the beautiful clauses these 2 underrepresented pieces of punctuation create. Like ice after a snow storm, the perfect pizazz to give life to an otherwise cold and glittery winter morning.
— Jessica Evans (@Writer_JessicaE)
Great idea for a show but lacking pizazz. Dull.
— 1littlelady (@1littlelady69)
I wish people posted break up pics with the same pizazz as engagement photos
— Destiny (@DestinyKaleen)
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Which of the following words is a synonym for pizazz?
A. boredom
B. pizza
C. dullness
D. pep
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