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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The lyrical documentary from Oscar nominee Tamara Kotevska (Honeyland) returns to her North Macedonia home in crafting the portrait of 60-year-old Nikola Conev, a hardworking farmer struggling to keep his family afloat amid harsh environmental conditions and government intervention.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Dec. 2025
The older of the two, Kevion is known for his great sense of humor and hardworking mindset.
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By updating regulations to allow 401(k) investors to diversify into private assets featuring regulatory oversight, policymakers can help secure better retirements for millions of hardworking Americans while ensuring the continued vitality of the nation’s economy.
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Glenconner famously spent more than three decades as lady in waiting — or hardworking personal assistant — for her childhood friend Princess Margaret.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Dec. 2025
The older of the two, Kevion is known for his great sense of humor and hardworking mindset.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
By updating regulations to allow 401(k) investors to diversify into private assets featuring regulatory oversight, policymakers can help secure better retirements for millions of hardworking Americans while ensuring the continued vitality of the nation’s economy.
—Joe Donnelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Glenconner famously spent more than three decades as lady in waiting — or hardworking personal assistant — for her childhood friend Princess Margaret.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Hardworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardworking. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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