hardworking
adjective
hard·work·ing
ˈhärd-ˈwər-kiŋ 
: constantly, regularly, or habitually engaged in earnest and energetic work : industrious, diligent
a hardworking young woman
"Our students have to be very hardworking and committed. They put in long hours. …"—
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So what do those hardworking folks wish their customers knew?
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
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—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Co-workers described him to police as friendly and hardworking.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
To support the hardworking demands of cooking and meal prepping while also allowing the space to soften in the evening, Glueck recommends a mix of ambient, task, and accent lighting.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Co-workers described him to police as friendly and hardworking.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Chinese member Jingxiang Ma describes himself as hardworking and passionate, while the youngest member, 17-year-old Kyungbae Seo, brings a mix of raw talent and sincerity that resonated with viewers.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
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hardworking
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