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

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

Consider wavy, wood furniture that adds a bit of pizazz.

From Seattle Times

For all its pizazz, everything about this “Little Mermaid” is just more muted.

From Washington Times

But “La Cage” requires more than theatrical pizazz.

From New York Times

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