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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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Now in its fifth year, the Defender Service Awards has become a coveted prize for hardworking nonprofits.
—Outside Online, 3 Oct. 2025
The hardworking forward will surely be heard from in Vancouver at some point this season.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
According to her, calligraphy is a great fall hobby for the hardworking Capricorn.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Hardworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardworking. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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hardworking
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hard·work·ing
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