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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Maron says Dominic was ambitious, hardworking, and compassionate.
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Worked in the factory, so a very hardworking man.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 June 2026
The actress and the artist behind that was a self-reflective person, a hardworking artist who was very interested in getting better at her craft.
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Shaikh initially auditioned for Mir, the hardworking, more responsible brother, with Saeed himself slated to play the partyboy pothead brother, Raj.
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Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Worked in the factory, so a very hardworking man.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 June 2026
The actress and the artist behind that was a self-reflective person, a hardworking artist who was very interested in getting better at her craft.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Shaikh initially auditioned for Mir, the hardworking, more responsible brother, with Saeed himself slated to play the partyboy pothead brother, Raj.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
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hardworking
adjective
hard·work·ing
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