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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Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
The work of photographer Eileen Perrier, who was featured in Shining Lights, struck a chord, and led Ewusie to create a collection that celebrates hardworking women — and leaves them looking cool, even during steamy London summers.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
These cases pull the rug out from under the hardworking American workers behind the scenes who make these productions possible.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
No automation allowed here – these are real pizzas, made by hardworking people.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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hardworking
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