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
Free People’s spring offering that just does that with romantic, effortlessly layerable staples that feel fresh for now—yet timeless enough to wear on repeat.
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Luka Doncic effortlessly scored his league-leading 14th 40-point game of the season, 43 points and seven assists.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Make sure your water is lukewarm and not cold to ensure the cake rises effortlessly when baking.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
High ceilings, expansive windows, and a restrained neutral palette creates an atmosphere that feels instantly and effortlessly calm.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The Velara Quilt Lightweight Down Jacket is effortlessly oversized and ultra-lightweight.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Make the first warm days of the year feel effortlessly delicious with a spring vegetable galette, an herby green frittata, and more.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Throw it on over your shoulders or belted at the waist for an unexpected accent that puts all the emphasis on the casual, but still remains effortlessly stylish.
—India Roby, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Across the room, Alex spots Mary, who is drawing people in effortlessly.
—Big Think, 18 Mar. 2026
Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Luka Doncic effortlessly scored his league-leading 14th 40-point game of the season, 43 points and seven assists.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Make sure your water is lukewarm and not cold to ensure the cake rises effortlessly when baking.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
High ceilings, expansive windows, and a restrained neutral palette creates an atmosphere that feels instantly and effortlessly calm.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The Velara Quilt Lightweight Down Jacket is effortlessly oversized and ultra-lightweight.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Make the first warm days of the year feel effortlessly delicious with a spring vegetable galette, an herby green frittata, and more.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Throw it on over your shoulders or belted at the waist for an unexpected accent that puts all the emphasis on the casual, but still remains effortlessly stylish.
—India Roby, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Across the room, Alex spots Mary, who is drawing people in effortlessly.
—Big Think, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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That’s easily the highest figure among the 11 counties in the Charlotte metro region.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The ingredients in mayonnaise — an emulsion of oil, eggs and acid (lemon juice or vinegar) — can easily replace those individual components in cake batter, especially chocolate cake where the cocoa powder can mask any hint of mayonnaise.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Your calm presence makes agreements work smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Document decisions so next week’s tasks start smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Action that doesn't get exhausting, humor that isn't repetitive and drama that won't bum you out, these shows go down easy and keep you hungry for more.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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From there, most everything ended up easy, even when the situation was hard.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The goal of this new chip is to solve the cable problem at sites like Fukushima Daiichi, where restrictive wiring currently prevents multiple robots from working efficiently in hazardous areas.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The upcoming renovation will replace chillers, boilers and air handler units to efficiently regulate the indoor climate.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The meeting was private, and no cameras were allowed, so attendees could speak freely.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Who would allow potentially billions of people to post freely if every word could open up the possibility of a lawsuit against the platform?—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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