razzmatazz
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9.6
- noun
- /ˌræz.məˈtæz/
- Informal
:
espectáculo
- Many of us in the rest of the world look on in bewilderment at US politics, at all the glitzy showbiz razzmatazz surrounding the most crucial decision-making process on the planet: the bizarre idea that presidents need to be like movie stars.
But trust me, Liam, for the for the, the love, the excitement, the fun and the razzmatazz of the ride.
- But trust me, Liam, for the for the, the love, the excitement, the fun and the razzmatazz of the ride.
- And as all the razzmatazz, as all the tins and all the glitter, it's called the toys.
Examples
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The concert was filled with razzmatazz, dazzling lights, and impressive performances that left the audience in awe.
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Amid the razzmatazz, Mahama and Akufo Addo are talking seriously about longer-term commitments.
Blog text (16) -
The minute we heard that razzmatazz, we knew you must be somewhere around.
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The chaos and razzmatazz of Oscar night.
Fiction book (1992) -
Beetle's my name and razzmatazz is my game.
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But Elisha dazzled her with his razzmatazz and the family fortune he had regenerated.
Fiction book (2002) -
To kick off the sale of the stock, he wants to unveil a car on the street outside the Stock Exchange with a hundred-piece band, the Rockettes, enough razzmatazz to make every investor in the country get down on his knees and beg to buy those shares.
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Despite the razzmatazz of the opening ceremony, the event focused on important environmental issues.
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The promotional event was all about razzmatazz, featuring flashy displays and celebrity appearances to attract customers.
Synonyms
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4.2
A short time of excitement and activity
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5.1
A showy display meant to attract attention
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9.6
A showy, clever play that confuses or impresses other players
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8.5
A flashy, exciting move used to impress or confuse people
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7.9
A lively, exciting quality that makes someone or something stand out
Showy actions that impress and distract people in performances
Antonyms
How Flashy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Razzmatazz comes from playful show words like razzle-dazzle, mixing razz ('to tease') and dazzle ('to amaze'). A helpful way to remember it is to picture loud, flashy tricks meant to impress or confuse, which is exactly what razzmatazz means.