pizazz

[puh-zaz] / pəˈzæz /

NOUN

energy; flamboyance

Synonyms

STRONG

ability animation aptitude bounce dash drive fire force forcefulness get-up-and-go gift hustle intensity juice knack life liveliness moxie muscle oomph panache pep pluck potency power presence punch push rizz shine spirit splash spunk stamina vim virility vitality vivacity zeal zest zing zip

WEAK

élan

Antonyms

STRONG

apathy cowardice discouragement dispiritedness dullness idleness impotence inability inactivity incapacity incompetence indifference ineffectiveness lack laziness lethargy lifelessness powerlessness reality spiritlessness stupidity weakness

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But Amazon’s lack of market pizazz belies a strong cloud business that looks set to accelerate in the months ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

This list barely scratches the surface of everything the city offers, but it highlights fine dining, once-in-a-lifetime meals and luxury experiences — a little pizazz to go alongside the Chicago staples you probably already know.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025

Watching Jessica age with such pizazz made Rebhun wonder: Why do some goldens succumb to cancer so young, while others, like Jessica, continue to go on walks and chase tennis balls well into their teens?

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2023

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.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2022

Last, I could crumble some of the Froot Loops on top of the vanilla icing, for some extra pizazz.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

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