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
The sweater’s hip-skimming length and relaxed cut result in a fit that feels effortlessly lived-in (not sloppy), while its wear-with-anything design is easy to style.
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The effortlessly stylish travelers who breeze through terminals looking fresh.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Named our best fan overall, this retro Dreo model is effortlessly cool.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
Amy is able to play in these two extremes and alternate between them effortlessly.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Her effortlessly dewy glow is the subject of envy and inspiration for fanart and makeup tutorials.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The flawless look was a masterclass in being effortlessly cool.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Hair is left smoother, shinier, and effortlessly polished.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Each piece is crafted with embossed lace detail around the rim and features a deep caramel glaze to effortlessly blend with the gorgeous hues of the season.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The effortlessly stylish travelers who breeze through terminals looking fresh.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Named our best fan overall, this retro Dreo model is effortlessly cool.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
Amy is able to play in these two extremes and alternate between them effortlessly.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Her effortlessly dewy glow is the subject of envy and inspiration for fanart and makeup tutorials.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The flawless look was a masterclass in being effortlessly cool.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Hair is left smoother, shinier, and effortlessly polished.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Each piece is crafted with embossed lace detail around the rim and features a deep caramel glaze to effortlessly blend with the gorgeous hues of the season.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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Still, the two main budget bills easily passed both chambers and were sent to the governor before the Senate took up the marijuana tax legislation, taking the bite out of Hall's threat.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But now, a new study in the journal Science has demonstrated how AI could be used to easily circumvent those biosafety processes.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Sometimes, sparkling numbers don’t translate as smoothly to a true starting capacity.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lead stores energy in batteries, shields against radiation, gives glass crystal its brilliance, and makes paint more luminous and cars run more smoothly.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The memory foam layers adjust to your sleep position, which makes falling asleep easy.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Oct. 2025
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This easy-going pullover sweater has been purchased more than 400 times in the past few weeks alone.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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According to a report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the new form of manufacturing will produce rockets and satellites as efficiently as auto plants make cars.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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At the time, Niccol said Starbucks needed to operate more efficiently and increase accountability for decisions.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Martin Scorsese has always been an open book, a storyteller who has offered his autobiography freely and an auteur whose deepest philosophical themes have been recurring and explored in bold type.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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But as Abetti freely admits, there is a chasm between a brilliant idea and a lasting enterprise.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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