as in easily
without difficulty
the pizza worker flung the round of dough into the air and effortlessly caught it
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Recent Examples of effortlessly
The comfy travel outfit is effortlessly stylish and available in a whopping 24 colors.
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Its creamy texture spreads beautifully, the tapered point defines lips effortlessly, and the 12-color shade range is home to nudes, pinks, and reds that flatter a variety of skin tones (something else McGrath is known for nailing).
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Her effortlessly dewy glow is the subject of envy and inspiration for fanart and makeup tutorials.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Here are ten essentials that look effortlessly stylish and that can sustain some wear and tear from the elements.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The actress teamed a fresh set of bangs with a chic white button-down and jeans for an effortlessly cool appearance.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Brandy turned heads at a CD signing, effortlessly blending early 2000s edge and glamour in a black fur vest, low-rise straight-leg jeans, a sleek black blouse, and knee-high black boots.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Presented in the sunlit courtyard of the Hôtel de Soubise, her collection was precise, poised, and effortlessly cool.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
There were also many of Yamamoto’s signature styles, like dresses that were asymmetrically cut or effortlessly draped.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Its creamy texture spreads beautifully, the tapered point defines lips effortlessly, and the 12-color shade range is home to nudes, pinks, and reds that flatter a variety of skin tones (something else McGrath is known for nailing).
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Her effortlessly dewy glow is the subject of envy and inspiration for fanart and makeup tutorials.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Here are ten essentials that look effortlessly stylish and that can sustain some wear and tear from the elements.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
The actress teamed a fresh set of bangs with a chic white button-down and jeans for an effortlessly cool appearance.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Brandy turned heads at a CD signing, effortlessly blending early 2000s edge and glamour in a black fur vest, low-rise straight-leg jeans, a sleek black blouse, and knee-high black boots.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Presented in the sunlit courtyard of the Hôtel de Soubise, her collection was precise, poised, and effortlessly cool.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
There were also many of Yamamoto’s signature styles, like dresses that were asymmetrically cut or effortlessly draped.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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That could easily mean that thousands of UPS packages every day are not clearing customs on their first try.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Blades will pull loose easily from the runners.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Gameplay is rendered smoothly thanks to a rapid 240Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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From bin handling and fastening to tool changeouts, the system is adaptable and continuously learns from new tasks, integrating smoothly into existing workflows without the need for cages or retrofits.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Here are a few of my favorite recipes starring this tasty, easy-going spud.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Atlantic Corridor is making fall travel easy this year; the Farmer’s Almanac predicts no rain or snow for the Thanksgiving holiday in this area.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The rapid development of artificial intelligence has reshaped expectations about how efficiently businesses can operate and what the working world will look like as a result.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 18-year-old logged just 14 minutes but filled the box score, posting 10 points, six rebounds, three assists and a block while shooting efficiently.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The new rules apply to all travelers from outside the Schengen Area, which is a zone of European countries where people can move freely without border checks.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Interestingly enough, the luminous pearl glides freely through the rail, allowing for subtlety that moves with you.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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