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
Maybach delivers 4 seconds flat like a swimmer effortlessly backstroking, leaving the Muggles in its wake.
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Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Fall’s fashion trends mark a return to classicism, with influences from academia and the English countryside, and few pieces capture the mood as effortlessly as blazers.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
Stewart is Ben, effortlessly confident and ultra chic co-captain of the cheerleading team.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
In a pair of dark aviator sunglasses and an effortlessly cool brown leather jacket, Ralph Lauren himself, 85, stepped out at the end of the show to wave to his guests, receiving a standing ovation in the process.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Kate removed her suit jacket, donned an apron, and then — in a move that impressed many — effortlessly tied back her long hair without the use of a band, pin or clip.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Dressed in a black hat, black bell-bottoms, and a jacket with turquoise accents, the Louisiana country singer gave a soulful, twangy reading of the riverboat tale, effortlessly commanding the crowd with just a few shimmies and finger points.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves flank a central lounge, which flows effortlessly into the dining area and a restaurant-grade stainless-steel kitchen.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
From button-down shirts and blouses to long-sleeve tees, these fall-friendly tops will transition effortlessly from the airport to dinner.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Fall’s fashion trends mark a return to classicism, with influences from academia and the English countryside, and few pieces capture the mood as effortlessly as blazers.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
Stewart is Ben, effortlessly confident and ultra chic co-captain of the cheerleading team.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
In a pair of dark aviator sunglasses and an effortlessly cool brown leather jacket, Ralph Lauren himself, 85, stepped out at the end of the show to wave to his guests, receiving a standing ovation in the process.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Kate removed her suit jacket, donned an apron, and then — in a move that impressed many — effortlessly tied back her long hair without the use of a band, pin or clip.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Dressed in a black hat, black bell-bottoms, and a jacket with turquoise accents, the Louisiana country singer gave a soulful, twangy reading of the riverboat tale, effortlessly commanding the crowd with just a few shimmies and finger points.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves flank a central lounge, which flows effortlessly into the dining area and a restaurant-grade stainless-steel kitchen.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
From button-down shirts and blouses to long-sleeve tees, these fall-friendly tops will transition effortlessly from the airport to dinner.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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The chain of landforms to the west of Kauai is so small that it was not easily spotted in the satellite images taken as Kiko roared across the Pacific toward Hawaii as a Category 4 hurricane.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The real premium comes from organizational capability — leadership, culture, and systems that competitors can’t easily copy.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But the conversation didn’t end smoothly, leaving tension in the air.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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This convenience explains why, if wallets can't integrate RWAs smoothly, tokenization will remain a niche pursuit.—
Jamie Elkaleh,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Plus, the leakproof Flex Straw Cap and wide mouth make filling it up easy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Editing photos on the go just got wicked easy.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Why Northern Lights Displays Are Spiking The cause is the Russell-McPherron effect, which sees the magnetic fields of the sun and Earth connect most efficiently for a few weeks either side of equinoxes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The team hopes this work on differential privacy scaling laws will help others efficiently allocate resources to train private AI models.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The right to speak freely is the ultimate personal liberty and the foundation of Karen’s 11-year career at The Post.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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As a public institution, UVU upholds First Amendment rights and fosters an environment where ideas – popular or controversial – can be exchanged freely, energetically, and civilly.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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