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
This is due not only to how Mihai and cinematographer Marius Panduru control the frame’s chaotic movement, but to the realism with which the entire production is rendered, from the designs of its costumes and spaces, to the performances that sit effortlessly between naturalistic and symbolic.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Juliette Binoche has spent four decades embodying the restless intelligence of French and European cinema, moving effortlessly between auteurs and emotional registers.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
At 28-years-young, this waterfront eatery, designed to evoke a Tuscan farmhouse, offers something for everyone, with a timeless charm that continues to feel effortlessly magical.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The service Grace Hynes, who runs front of house, is as bright as a button and effortlessly informative about what arrives on your plate.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The children playing Lamia and Saeed had no training as actors, yet both are fanatically precise, effortlessly expressive, and pensively deep-hearted.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
The sneakers turned out to be the Reebok Club C 85 Tennis Shoes—timeless, effortlessly cool, and, believe it or not, actually affordable.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Automet 2-piece Hoodie Set A best-seller at Amazon, the Automet 2-piece Hoodie Set is destined to become your go-to pick for long travel days this winter and spring with an oversized fit that’s effortlessly cool.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
This throw pillow has a windowpane plaid design that effortlessly blends in with farmhouse and cottagecore aesthetics.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Juliette Binoche has spent four decades embodying the restless intelligence of French and European cinema, moving effortlessly between auteurs and emotional registers.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
At 28-years-young, this waterfront eatery, designed to evoke a Tuscan farmhouse, offers something for everyone, with a timeless charm that continues to feel effortlessly magical.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The service Grace Hynes, who runs front of house, is as bright as a button and effortlessly informative about what arrives on your plate.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The children playing Lamia and Saeed had no training as actors, yet both are fanatically precise, effortlessly expressive, and pensively deep-hearted.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
The sneakers turned out to be the Reebok Club C 85 Tennis Shoes—timeless, effortlessly cool, and, believe it or not, actually affordable.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Automet 2-piece Hoodie Set A best-seller at Amazon, the Automet 2-piece Hoodie Set is destined to become your go-to pick for long travel days this winter and spring with an oversized fit that’s effortlessly cool.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
This throw pillow has a windowpane plaid design that effortlessly blends in with farmhouse and cottagecore aesthetics.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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However, this is most easily observed in the most luminous and/or the most massive stars, such as stars in the asymptotic giant branch phase.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lighter damage often heals easily on its own, but deeper burns destroy both surface and deeper tissues.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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They are carefully balanced so that the rotor spins smoothly without wobbling.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Its peel-and-stick design doesn’t require any drilling, and its durable carbon-steel guide rails glide smoothly.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Forget hardwearing and easy-clean.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Plus, find tips on judging when these easy-going plants really do need a bigger pot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Once the window is sealed, the radiator will heat the space more efficiently without the need for higher settings.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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The self report highlighted ways to perform efficiently while maintaining daily availability.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In a country where people cannot always reach their families or speak freely, music has become a way of asking a question when nothing else would go through.—
Eda Uysen,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
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Many plants, especially annual flowers, freely self-seed in the garden.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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