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
Pair it with tights, knee-high boots, and a denim jacket for an effortlessly put together look.
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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The boxy, oversized fit gives it that effortlessly cool vibe—pair it with baggy jeans, pleated trousers, or even a midi skirt.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Exec Casual responds to hybrid lifestyles, blending soft tailoring that effortlessly transition from work to weekend.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Thankfully, Amazon’s latest fall lineup of long-sleeve tops delivers just that, with flattering mock-necks, breathable tunics, crisp button-down shirts, and on-trend animal prints that transition effortlessly from errands to the office to dinner out—all for under $30.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
The crowd — a mix of young people, couples, LGBTQ+ followers and fans from diverse ethnicities — seemingly knew every lyric as Uchis’ velvety voice floated effortlessly through her bilingual anthems.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
The Fitbit Inspire 3 fitness tracker is 20% off and keeps your health on track effortlessly with week-long battery life, sleep tracking, and a bright color display that’s easy to read anywhere.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
The company claims that digital transformation introduces modern, smart technologies and new ways of working at scale, eliminating tedious tasks and focusing on innovation, learning new skills and collaborating effortlessly across the corporation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Slow cookers Slow cookers are perfect for effortlessly creating all your favorite fall foods.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The boxy, oversized fit gives it that effortlessly cool vibe—pair it with baggy jeans, pleated trousers, or even a midi skirt.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Exec Casual responds to hybrid lifestyles, blending soft tailoring that effortlessly transition from work to weekend.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Thankfully, Amazon’s latest fall lineup of long-sleeve tops delivers just that, with flattering mock-necks, breathable tunics, crisp button-down shirts, and on-trend animal prints that transition effortlessly from errands to the office to dinner out—all for under $30.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
The crowd — a mix of young people, couples, LGBTQ+ followers and fans from diverse ethnicities — seemingly knew every lyric as Uchis’ velvety voice floated effortlessly through her bilingual anthems.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
The Fitbit Inspire 3 fitness tracker is 20% off and keeps your health on track effortlessly with week-long battery life, sleep tracking, and a bright color display that’s easy to read anywhere.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
The company claims that digital transformation introduces modern, smart technologies and new ways of working at scale, eliminating tedious tasks and focusing on innovation, learning new skills and collaborating effortlessly across the corporation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Slow cookers Slow cookers are perfect for effortlessly creating all your favorite fall foods.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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Antoine Semenyo’s finish did come as part of a counter-attacking sequence, but the 25-year-old was able to get across Robertson too easily before converting first time from a David Brooks cross from the left flank.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Mahagonny presents a parable that could easily translate across in space and in time, but The Silver Lake, with Weill’s music and a libretto by Georg Kaiser, specifically focuses on the condition of Germany in the twilight of the Weimar Republic.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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His escape did not go as smoothly as the others.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Your dishwasher is one hardworking tool for keeping your home running smoothly.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Here are a few of my favorite recipes starring this tasty, easy-going spud.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Atlantic Corridor is making fall travel easy this year; the Farmer’s Almanac predicts no rain or snow for the Thanksgiving holiday in this area.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Eaton, on the other hand, makes power management systems and components that enable data centers to run more efficiently, with greater uptimes and scalability.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, Ukraine has already fully integrated the DELTA battlefield management system across all levels of its Armed Forces, allowing commanders to coordinate operations more efficiently and track battlefield developments in real time.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The new rules apply to all travelers from outside the Schengen Area, which is a zone of European countries where people can move freely without border checks.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Interestingly enough, the luminous pearl glides freely through the rail, allowing for subtlety that moves with you.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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