as in fanfare
noisy and exciting activity meant to attract attention
show-business razzmatazz
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Recent Examples of razzmatazz
Some seventy per cent of the company’s business was partnering with real-estate developers, equipping units with its electromechanical razzmatazz.
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Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
There was enough razzmatazz to satiate this reporter’s inner child.
—M.t. Richards, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2023
High-energy, the sequence features a combination of showtime razzmatazz – the tiny toon students, which once more include Babs and Buster, dancing down a staircase in top hats – and inormal university activities such as football.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 June 2023
Despite the unsettling subject matter there are also moments of charm, wit and even a razzmatazz number to act as a respite from the weight of grief, outrage and the ghosts of history.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 16 Mar. 2023
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Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
There was enough razzmatazz to satiate this reporter’s inner child.
—M.t. Richards, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2023
High-energy, the sequence features a combination of showtime razzmatazz – the tiny toon students, which once more include Babs and Buster, dancing down a staircase in top hats – and inormal university activities such as football.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 June 2023
Despite the unsettling subject matter there are also moments of charm, wit and even a razzmatazz number to act as a respite from the weight of grief, outrage and the ghosts of history.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 16 Mar. 2023
See all Example Sentences for razzmatazz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzmatazz
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The other two parts were aimed at curbing carbon emissions, passed last December, and the second, focused on business development, was passed in June — both with significantly less fanfare.Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Cybertruck's Background History The Cybertruck was unveiled by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in 2019 with much fanfare, capturing the imagination of consumers worldwide.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement World & Nation Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelensky in their meeting 1 hour ago Amid global unrest, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East, the cathedral’s resurrection emerged as a symbol of resilience and unity.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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In Paris, there is the pomp and pageantry of the Olympics.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
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The annual Christmas parade is filled with marching bands, floats decorated by local businesses, and, of course, Santa.Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Following Milwaukee's traditional Juneteenth Day parade and festival on King Drive, Summerfest will host an opening ceremony at Maier Festival Park with Northcott Neighborhood House, which organizes the Juneteenth parade and festival.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the small town of Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, a three-day Christmas market is held offering traditional German festive food, decorations and gifts.Haadiza Ogwude, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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From playlists to Christmas cocktails, seasonal decorations and hangover cures for the next day, here’s how to get the merriment started.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The former beauty pageant winner confirmed her relationship with Keith in September 2024.McKinley Franklin, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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As weeks went by without any arrests in the case, a media frenzy began to build, fueled by relentless tabloid images of JonBenet participating in beauty pageants.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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The event is pageantry and patriotism with a revelry of cadets and midshipmen bouncing and cheering for their branch.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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On a day that mixed pageantry with attention to pressing global problems, the once and future American president was warmly embraced by Macron upon arriving at the Elysee Palace.SYLVIE CORBET, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Razzmatazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzmatazz. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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