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
Farktop Oversized Trench Coat A trench coat is the ultimate transitional layer, and this oversized style delivers that effortlessly cool silhouette.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
The style is the ultimate chameleon — the neutral black hue pairs effortlessly with jeans, skirts, and dresses of all colors.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
It’s designed to mix-and-match effortlessly with all other stoneware from the collection.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Descending deep beneath the surface without a breathing apparatus may look like a magic trick, like modern-day mermaids gliding effortlessly through the water.
—Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
The heels’ height did not deter the athlete from effortlessly and energetically dancing down the tunnel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
In the kitchen, the steamer can effortlessly cut through grease and grime on your stovetop, oven and backsplash.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
The terry side handles post-shower drying effortlessly, while the waffle side works perfectly for wrapping hair or quick rinses.
—Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, casting Jack Nicholson as the Devil, specifically the middle-age, effortlessly seedy Nicholson of the 1980s, is reason enough to make the movie anyway.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
The style is the ultimate chameleon — the neutral black hue pairs effortlessly with jeans, skirts, and dresses of all colors.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
It’s designed to mix-and-match effortlessly with all other stoneware from the collection.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Descending deep beneath the surface without a breathing apparatus may look like a magic trick, like modern-day mermaids gliding effortlessly through the water.
—Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
The heels’ height did not deter the athlete from effortlessly and energetically dancing down the tunnel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
In the kitchen, the steamer can effortlessly cut through grease and grime on your stovetop, oven and backsplash.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
The terry side handles post-shower drying effortlessly, while the waffle side works perfectly for wrapping hair or quick rinses.
—Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, casting Jack Nicholson as the Devil, specifically the middle-age, effortlessly seedy Nicholson of the 1980s, is reason enough to make the movie anyway.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
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In a similar vein, Japanese media startups and companies might express a desire to expand overseas, but their content continues to be local focused, with less thought and effort devoted to translating distinctly Japanese content to be easily consumed by international audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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While not all spending or financial sources have been disclosed publicly, Democrats easily outspent a Republican campaign by as much as four-to-one.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their study on the jagged frontier shows that AI capability spikes and dips across activities rather than rising smoothly with difficulty.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The verdict This easy-going spot makes for a welcome change from stuffy hotels.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
5 Jan. 2026
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Designed with travel in mind, this lightweight yet shockingly spacious pack provides ample space for all of your necessities, including features like a padded laptop compartment, a scratch-resistant glasses compartment, and easy-carry top handles.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Jan. 2026
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Pairing your vitamin D with foods that contain certain nutrients–including healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc–can help your body absorb it more efficiently.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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By reshaping the plastic at extremely high temperatures, the researchers turned waste into materials that can generate electricity efficiently and repeatedly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Countries like China let their industries pollute freely, dumping chemicals into rivers, pumping toxins into the air and throwing plastics into the ocean.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Harvard University's president took a jab at the school's faculty in a recent podcast, saying that activism in the classroom has led to student fears of speaking freely.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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