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 relaxed fit creates an effortlessly cool vibe, which is only further enhanced by the jacket’s details, including the spread collar and scalloped eyelet hem.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Lanterns are a smart pick for spaces that lack electrical wiring, and the minimalist geometric shape effortlessly fits with decor styles ranging from modern to coastal.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Adding tickets in Zendesk for Customer Support works effortlessly.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Tropical landscaping melds effortlessly with the undisturbed vegetation enveloping the property, while a series of courtyards are tucked throughout the grounds, offering quiet nooks for relaxation.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Amanda Seyfried’s high-density highlights blend effortlessly into a creamy, cohesive finish.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero Nicolo Barella (Inter and Italy) An effortlessly classy midfielder who combines flair and poise with dynamism — all while being a sweet, sweet striker of the ball.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Lanterns are a smart pick for spaces that lack electrical wiring, and the minimalist geometric shape effortlessly fits with decor styles ranging from modern to coastal.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Adding tickets in Zendesk for Customer Support works effortlessly.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Tropical landscaping melds effortlessly with the undisturbed vegetation enveloping the property, while a series of courtyards are tucked throughout the grounds, offering quiet nooks for relaxation.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Amanda Seyfried’s high-density highlights blend effortlessly into a creamy, cohesive finish.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero Nicolo Barella (Inter and Italy) An effortlessly classy midfielder who combines flair and poise with dynamism — all while being a sweet, sweet striker of the ball.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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Despite the full skirt, midi-length, and corset-style top, which give it a formal look, the cotton dress was easily my most comfortable outfit, particularly since the brand designed it to be worn bra-free.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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Designed for small patios, balconies, and gardens, the three-piece set includes a weather-resistant oval table and two chairs that easily tuck into nooks and tight corners.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This alignment allows energy to flow more smoothly through the material, significantly increasing thermal conductivity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Then the graceful roll of the ball with his studs smoothly took him past another two to shoot at goal.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Neil Sedaka, an irrepressible songsmith who parlayed his compositional skills into pop stardom during the height of the Brill Building era in the 1960s and later staged an easy-listening comeback in the 1970s, has died at age 86.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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The ceramic nonstick coating makes cleanup easy.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Developers design homes based on what's trendy now and what can be built efficiently—not necessarily what's interesting or reflective of buyers' values.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ask for advice on how to handle your responsibilities efficiently.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Having multiple players capable of adapting to various roles allows Hayes the flexibility to fill a roster and make tactical changes more freely.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Minnetonka head coach Sean Goldsworthy freely admits to pushing his team hard during regular-season practices.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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