EFFORTFULNESS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

effortfulness

noun

as in effort

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effort

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The totality of Clark’s effort made White react more like a fan than a coach.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Smaller nonprofit efforts — often faith-based — can also offer a soft landing place, but few exist.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

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