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
Dakota Johnson has the ability to make any garment look effortlessly chic.
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Michel Mejía, Glamour, 30 May 2026
Linen sets have a way of looking effortlessly polished, and this one is no exception.
—Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Nutmegging is an artistic maneuver that the most skilled players pull off effortlessly, leaving the opponent spinning around in circles.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 28 May 2026
Only an elite few celebrities are capable of busting out an effortlessly cool, yet utterly elevated ’fit on a random Tuesday afternoon, when left to their own devices.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
One where mornings begin with the sunrise, days revolve around meal times, and slow evening sunsets melt effortlessly into the sea.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
The Fitbit Air and the new Google Health app captured it effortlessly.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Dead Sea is so salty that visitors can float effortlessly on its surface, creating a phenomenon that feels almost otherworldly.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
The Mira two-piece set is an effortlessly chic ensemble that is relaxed and easy to throw on.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Michel Mejía, Glamour, 30 May 2026
Linen sets have a way of looking effortlessly polished, and this one is no exception.
—Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Nutmegging is an artistic maneuver that the most skilled players pull off effortlessly, leaving the opponent spinning around in circles.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 28 May 2026
Only an elite few celebrities are capable of busting out an effortlessly cool, yet utterly elevated ’fit on a random Tuesday afternoon, when left to their own devices.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
One where mornings begin with the sunrise, days revolve around meal times, and slow evening sunsets melt effortlessly into the sea.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
The Fitbit Air and the new Google Health app captured it effortlessly.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Dead Sea is so salty that visitors can float effortlessly on its surface, creating a phenomenon that feels almost otherworldly.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
The Mira two-piece set is an effortlessly chic ensemble that is relaxed and easy to throw on.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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Just nine miles away from the resort, the terrain is easily accessible but best navigated with an expert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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This source of damage is easily avoided by purchasing manure and hay from a reputable source and asking if the source material was treated with aminopyralid.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The pace was fast but organized, with a cast and crew experienced enough to keep production moving smoothly day after day.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The museum is home to historic aircraft, space vehicles, and aviation artifacts, and volunteers like Connor help keep operations running smoothly.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Adverb
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Want to hop on this childlike, fun-loving, and easy-going bandwagon?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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During an Air Quality Alert, the best action is to take it easy during the hottest part of the day.—
David Yeomans,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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In the race to build housing more efficiently and affordably, 3D printing is becoming increasingly viable and popular.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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To manage all of this complexity, the airline built its own AI system to help its tug drivers move bags more efficiently, like a ridesharing algorithm.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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These residents wander freely, interact with one another and the environment, form friendships, spark rivalries, confess love, marry and even have children.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
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As acidity rises during fermentation, these proteins stop floating freely and begin linking together into a microscopic network that traps water, fat and nutrients.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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