razzmatazz
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of razzmatazz
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; by alteration
Example Sentences
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Instead, it has promoted its claim to have resurrected the dire wolf with unsparing razzmatazz.
From Los Angeles Times
"What we did, a bit of razzmatazz on a few certain holes was a unique way to practise," said GB&I playing captain Justin Rose, a veteran of six Ryder Cups as a player.
From BBC
And with good reason: This is a fantastically outlandish production that delivers a kind of large-scale razzmatazz that has become rare — no skimping here.
From New York Times
"There was a lot of razzmatazz," he adds.
From BBC
That may be partly because of the more challenging economic backdrop, but Starmer, formerly a human rights lawyer, lacks the razzmatazz of his predecessor.
From Seattle Times
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