jazz up
phrasal verb
jazzed up; jazzing up; jazzes up
informal
: to make (something) more interesting, exciting, or attractive
The company wants to jazz up its image.
She tried to jazz the room up with a new rug.
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To jazz up the jacket at night, accessorize with a silk scarf like most Madrilenos do.
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Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
The spring closet staple can be layered under a jean jacket (another one of my must-have pieces) and is easy to jazz up with platforms or strappy sandals.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
These picks—including ultra-popular finds from Aire and Elisa Johnson—are bold enough to jazz up low-key outfits, yet versatile enough for more eye-catching ’fits like full suits and trendy dresses.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 May 2025
In Madrid, both young and old don a silk scarf during the spring and use it as their go-to accessory to jazz up even the most casual-looking outfit.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
The spring closet staple can be layered under a jean jacket (another one of my must-have pieces) and is easy to jazz up with platforms or strappy sandals.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
These picks—including ultra-popular finds from Aire and Elisa Johnson—are bold enough to jazz up low-key outfits, yet versatile enough for more eye-catching ’fits like full suits and trendy dresses.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 May 2025
In Madrid, both young and old don a silk scarf during the spring and use it as their go-to accessory to jazz up even the most casual-looking outfit.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jazz up
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“Jazz up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jazz%20up. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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