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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Amalie, meanwhile, teases that Cecilie likes to stay in her comfort zone—relying on a hardworking roster of classic blazers, tees, and jeans.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Oliver is a dedicated and hardworking individual and shows a willingness to push creative boundaries.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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And Leo Woodall, who is the most fantastically hardworking actor, sat down and learned them and reproduced them all and wrote them on the walls.
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Oliver is a dedicated and hardworking individual and shows a willingness to push creative boundaries.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Ahead, a handful of spicule skin-care products that could be the key to your most hardworking regimen yet.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
And Leo Woodall, who is the most fantastically hardworking actor, sat down and learned them and reproduced them all and wrote them on the walls.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 5 Mar. 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 20 May. 2025.
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hardworking
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hard·work·ing
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