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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Maybe Madigan can busy himself during his retirement teaching all of the hardworking, frugal, living-below-their-means folks his personal tricks to growing our income to be multimillionaires.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
Indiscriminately targeting hardworking immigrant families, regardless of their roots or risk.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
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The Williams Sonoma Reserve optic coupe glasses are hardworking and versatile coupes designed for champagne, martinis, brandy, and more.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
In fact, with one of the lowest average ages in the whole of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain this season has become a team known for its young, hardworking and likeable core group of players – Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Barcola and Doué have all garnered plaudits.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
Indiscriminately targeting hardworking immigrant families, regardless of their roots or risk.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
Product Details: Material: Glass | Capacity: 10 ounces | Number of Glasses in Set: One, four, or eight
The Williams Sonoma Reserve optic coupe glasses are hardworking and versatile coupes designed for champagne, martinis, brandy, and more.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
In fact, with one of the lowest average ages in the whole of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain this season has become a team known for its young, hardworking and likeable core group of players – Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Barcola and Doué have all garnered plaudits.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hardworking
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“Hardworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardworking. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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hardworking
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