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razzle-dazzle

[raz-uhl-daz-uhl] / ˈræz əlˈdæz əl /
ADJECTIVE
bright
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brilliant clear colorful deep flashy fresh intense rich sharp
WEAK
brave colored gay glitzy hued psychedelic ruddy showy tinged tinted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aboveboard bland boring calm dark dull ignorant indistinct kind lifeless low mild moderate plain stupid tasteless unintelligent
WEAK
black cloudy depressed depressing doleful dreary dusky gloomy horrible light murky normal obscure pale pastel somber threatening typical unaware unhappy unpromising
ADJECTIVE
spectacular
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amazing astonishing astounding breathtaking daring dazzling dramatic eye-catching fabulous fantastic grand magnificent marvelous miraculous remarkable sensational splendid striking stunning thrilling wondrous
STRONG
theatrical
WEAK
marked prodigious staggering stupendous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common expected homely inferior insignificant normal ordinary paltry plain poor ugly unimpressive usual
WEAK
regular unspectacular
NOUN
glamour
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allure beauty charisma charm color prestige
STRONG
allurement appeal attraction bewitchment enchantment fascination interest magnetism ravishment romance
WEAK
animal magnetism star quality
Antonyms
STRONG
boredom disinterest repulsion
WEAK
drab dullness plainness ugliness
NOUN
trickery
Synonyms
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chicanery deceit dishonesty scam shell game stunt
STRONG
cheat cheating chicane con dodge double-dealing dupery flimflam fraud guile hoax imposture pretense quackery shenanigans sting
WEAK
bait and switch double cross fast shuffle fourberie funny business sharp practice snow job swindling underhandedness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
frankness honesty openness truthfulness
STRONG
reality truth
VERB
dazzle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astonish awe blind blur daze excite fascinate hypnotize impress overwhelm surprise
STRONG
bedazzle glitz overawe overpower stupefy
WEAK
bowl over strike dumb
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore calm expect

Example Sentences

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The success of “Showman” notwithstanding, Jackman’s brand of stage-and-screen razzle-dazzle feels fairly rare in pop music these days among male performers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

But the Director’s Fortnight, an independent sidebar showcase where films outside of the Cannes competition premiere, offers a glimpse at worthy films that might not have the same razzle-dazzle as the festival proper.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025

And it’s not because he thinks he’s the funniest man to ever hold a microphone, though his shirtless razzle-dazzle and talent for hilarious, heartfelt storytelling has obviously created an empire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

She emerged in a razzle-dazzle showgirl outfit and instantly missed her spotlight.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

We had to wait for Plutarch to finish getting his wedding footage, which, despite the lack of what he calls razzle-dazzle, he’s pleased with.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins