effortlessly

Definition of effortlesslynext

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Recent Examples of effortlessly The daughter of Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz has cultivated her own aesthetic, ranging from edgy to romantic and from effortlessly off-duty to full red carpet glamour. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 The 42mm transducer system pumps out breathtaking dynamic range, while Adaptive Noise Cancellation effortlessly silences noisy dorm halls and busy coffee shops. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 To achieve this calm, comforting look, layer soft, tonal colors with natural materials like wood, linen, and stone to create a space that feels warm, welcoming, and effortlessly lived in. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026 Even in high school, Lane could effortlessly pluck a ball out of the air with either hand. Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 That ability to move effortlessly between boroughs, but also thematically between spectacle, comedy, romance, and genuine emotional drama may be the secret to The Gilded Age’s increasingly distinctive register. Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 The oversized, slouchy fit is effortlessly cool and will instantly look put together, even when worn with a simple pair of jeans. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026 The elevated co-ord delivers an effortlessly chic look that frankly looks far pricer than $45. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026 The seven-speed dual-clutch transmission shifts quickly when asked via manual paddle shifting, and simply does its job effortlessly otherwise. New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
  • Casual hook-ups just don’t come easily to him, and that’s okay.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • With so many moving pieces involved in buying a car, insurance can easily fall to the bottom of the priority list.
    McKynzie Steward, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Just because the gaps are closed and everything is buttoned up, there are no guarantees everything will go smoothly once the peak season arrives.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The 27-inch Odyssey G3 keeps your study desk and gaming setup running smoothly with an ultrafast 180-hertz refresh rate and 1ms response time.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • There was no sign of the usual easy-going, affable nature that has been so indicative of Joe Root’s personality in his 14 years as an England cricketer.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That makes the decision about whether to draft a quarterback next year easy.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The process is still largely done by hand because machines have not been developed that can efficiently remove the delicate threads without damaging the product.
    Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • People moving efficiently through space, eyes down, earbuds in, interacting with screens instead of humans.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow oil tankers to freely exit the Persian Gulf again has roiled markets, causing oil prices to rise and pushing up Treasury yields due to worries over inflation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Synaptic purge To find out how many synapses are lost during QIH, Tanaka’s team implanted tetrodes, bundles of fine electrodes, into the hippocampus of freely moving mice.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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