as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
using an automatic dishwasher is not quite as effortless as I would like—you still have to put the dishes away
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Recent Examples of effortless
Goodbye stickiness, hello shine—the Hera Sensual Nude Lip Gloss gives you effortless shine and color.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Finish with a pair of loafers, sunglasses, and a silver bracelet for a look that is equal parts polished and effortless.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Her pale yellow dress was the epitome of effortless elegance thanks to the whimsical puff sleeves.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
These Slip-Ins are designed for effortless wear and all-day comfort.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Finish with a pair of loafers, sunglasses, and a silver bracelet for a look that is equal parts polished and effortless.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Her pale yellow dress was the epitome of effortless elegance thanks to the whimsical puff sleeves.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
These Slip-Ins are designed for effortless wear and all-day comfort.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for effortless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortless
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Setup is as easy as plugging in the HDMI cable into your TV and the sound bar, thanks to HDMI ARC, and the slim profile allows this device to be wall-mounted or propped up on your TV stand.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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McConkey is an even easier case to make, now doing well himself in the NFL, and responsible for 119 catches, 1,687 receiving yards and 18 total touchdowns over those three years.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The katakuchi spout is a nod to functionality, allowing for smooth pouring during tea ceremonies or morning caffeine cravings.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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Long-term success isn’t defined by smooth quarters but by the consistency of form across time.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Strufe adds that while intelligence agencies or cybercriminals have simpler ways to monitor people – such as accessing CCTV cameras or video doorbells – the widespread presence of wireless networks could eventually form a near-comprehensive surveillance infrastructure.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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The simplest way to find influential people in a network is called degree centrality—just count the number of connections for each person.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
11 Oct. 2025
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Multiverse’s argument that compressed models significantly cut energy use might also not hold up over time, because cheaper, more accessible AI models will likely attract billions more users.—
Vivienne Walt,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The judge While Royal Caribbean’s attorney dispute the rebuttal, the matter now falls to Judge Shaw-Wlider, who will make a ruling that will be closely watched and could have important consequences, especially in a digital age when cameras are smaller and cheaper.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Effortless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortless. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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