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 classic court-style design blends sporty and timeless details in a way that feels effortlessly cool.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Still, her figures’ blond-and-rose bodies continue to effortlessly capture our eye in their baby-doll come-hitherness.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
The result feels effortlessly whimsical—a little unexpected and exactly what keeps a summer look from feeling too safe.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The rich brown leather pairs effortlessly with nearly everything in a suitcase, while rose gold-tone hardware adds a slightly elevated touch.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The lightweight formula blends effortlessly and provides great coverage without needing to apply much.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
Designed with monochromatic laces for a more tonal and sophisticated look, the silhouette embodies our brand codes of timeless elegance while remaining effortlessly versatile.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
This summer, take your look from soft and romantic to effortlessly cool and provocative.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 20 May 2026
The evening evolves naturally, moving effortlessly from one moment to the next.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Still, her figures’ blond-and-rose bodies continue to effortlessly capture our eye in their baby-doll come-hitherness.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
The result feels effortlessly whimsical—a little unexpected and exactly what keeps a summer look from feeling too safe.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The rich brown leather pairs effortlessly with nearly everything in a suitcase, while rose gold-tone hardware adds a slightly elevated touch.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
The lightweight formula blends effortlessly and provides great coverage without needing to apply much.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
Designed with monochromatic laces for a more tonal and sophisticated look, the silhouette embodies our brand codes of timeless elegance while remaining effortlessly versatile.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
This summer, take your look from soft and romantic to effortlessly cool and provocative.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 20 May 2026
The evening evolves naturally, moving effortlessly from one moment to the next.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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What could have easily made for an overwrought and even tragic read, however, is presented with a surprisingly light touch.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Subsequent throws easily carried the flaming spear upwards of 60 feet away.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Both raise questions about how smoothly Tesla’s remote intervention system handles edge cases during real-world testing.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Outcome Two The company continues operating smoothly.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Every company measured sustainability differently, making comparisons impossible and greenwashing easy.—
Suvrat Dhanorkar,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
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But fitting back in isn’t that easy.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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Look for consultants that are positioned to execute efficiently and deliver demonstrable, scalable results.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The project aims to help naval radars adapt faster during operations while sharing spectrum more efficiently with commercial networks, including 5G systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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One person with whom Djena can speak freely is Langston; the two have kept in touch.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Unlike his previous installation of monumental titanium figures in the chapel’s long, narrow layout, this exhibition creates a more balanced environment, allowing visitors to move more freely through the space.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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