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 metallic accent also doesn’t go unnoticed, taking the travel-ready shoes from professional to effortlessly chic.
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Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Styled with both a blazer and trench coat, this look effortlessly combines a pair of trendy pointed-toe suede boots with a pleated skirt to create a sexy and chic combo.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
Remember to choose stackable bins and containers Make your belongings effortlessly stackable with large containers.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Many people who navigated America’s byzantine immigration and citizenship process for years were also angry at the perception that legal status was being bestowed effortlessly on entirely new groups of people.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Ca'Lucchenzo This sweet Italian spot effortlessly captures the shifting rhythms of each season.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The Acorn Trainers blend sporty and classic details in a way that feels effortlessly cool.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Each successive clip is both effortlessly consumable and wholly unsatisfying.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
This cute dog bed is available in neutral navy blue and dark gray hues that blend effortlessly into most home décor.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Styled with both a blazer and trench coat, this look effortlessly combines a pair of trendy pointed-toe suede boots with a pleated skirt to create a sexy and chic combo.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
Remember to choose stackable bins and containers Make your belongings effortlessly stackable with large containers.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Many people who navigated America’s byzantine immigration and citizenship process for years were also angry at the perception that legal status was being bestowed effortlessly on entirely new groups of people.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Ca'Lucchenzo This sweet Italian spot effortlessly captures the shifting rhythms of each season.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The Acorn Trainers blend sporty and classic details in a way that feels effortlessly cool.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Each successive clip is both effortlessly consumable and wholly unsatisfying.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
This cute dog bed is available in neutral navy blue and dark gray hues that blend effortlessly into most home décor.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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The elastic waistband on the pants and the loose fit of the entire ensemble make this set move easily with your body while still maintaining its shape.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the durable Saffiano leather won’t scratch as easily as softer, smoother leathers.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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These price adjustments are meant to keep deliveries moving smoothly during the high-volume months of November and December.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The robot also connects smoothly via Ethernet and power ports.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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From the get-go with Parker, being able to connect and have such easy chemistry just made our job so easy.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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That awesome effort by Cook enabled Bills QB Josh Allen to take it easy throughout much of the afternoon.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This innovation enables disaggregated AI inferencing, allowing hardware to be used more efficiently while still meeting demanding performance and cost requirements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, newer editions are more user-friendly, quicker to install, and allow organizations to implement, customize, and utilize them more efficiently.—
Jason Phillips,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Every government, donor, and institution has a role to play by funding the response, supporting recovery, and insisting that aid and education flow freely.—
Catherine Russell,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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The lower pastures, complete with creek access, have housed cattle, while horses can graze freely in the upper fields.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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