How to Use pizzazz in a Sentence

pizzazz

noun
  • The young actress has a lot of pizzazz.
  • The song has plenty of pizzazz.
  • But there’s no doubt the game has lost some pizzazz since then.
    — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2017
  • If your gravy doesn’t have enough pizzazz, take charge and spruce it up.
    — James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2019
  • But that’s part of her pizzazz as an actor.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
  • One way to add a bit of pizzazz to your wardrobe is to put on a fringe jacket.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • And who can resist a fresh white, pair of lace-ups or a slip-on with pizzazz?
    — Kristina Rutkowski, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023
  • Now’s your chance to add a little pizzazz to your spring closet.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • There's nothing like a good pair of sunnies to add some ✨ pizzazz ✨ to a 'fit.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 14 July 2023
  • Think all suites, more time in port, and food packed with Michelin-style pizzazz.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2022
  • This year's host is Kristin Chenoweth, who should add some pizzazz to the evening.
    — OregonLive.com, 23 June 2017
  • And then when Magic came on the team, the flash, the pizzazz, all of that stuff.
    — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2022
  • Trent has shown off-the-dribble pizzazz but doesn’t get to the rim nearly enough to weaponize.
    — oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2021
  • The absence of pizzazz was through no fault of his or the Aggies’ own.
    — Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2021
  • Each set comes with five hats, 10 tiaras, 10 horns, and a whole lot of pizzazz.
    — Kate McGregor, ELLE Decor, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Yeah, a little pizzazz with the ruffles.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The main pizzazz came from a small backpack that looked like a shimmery rocket.
    — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2023
  • The role of a float escort is to bring the pizzazz to the already pizzazz-y floats!
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
  • In the green sameness of late summer, any plant with extra pizzazz stands out.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022
  • Of course the Gaines’ took on the challenge with their usual pizzazz.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2018
  • Add polka dots, sparkles and chrome powder to each nail for some extra pizzazz.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • For a bit of pizzazz to your typical white boots, check out these fleur leather ankle boots.
    — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 30 Sep. 2022
  • And that's just the sort of flash and pizzazz that would make Barbara Bush proud.
    — Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 17 Dec. 2019
  • This beer has lost some of its pizzazz, through due to no fault of Goose Island.
    — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Yes, even your cabinets can use some pizzazz this season.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The bodice of the dress was accented by two big bows for a little extra pizzazz.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
  • The loud bag added a bit of pizzazz to a neutral look without going overboard.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • There’s more excitement and pizzazz on the selling floor.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
  • The subtle stripes add just the right amount of pizzazz, and the bubble hem plus boat neckline give it a stylish touch.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025

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