HARD-WORKING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

hardworking

adjective

Definition of hardworking

as in busy

using a lot of time and energy to do work a hardworking young woman who was rewarded with a promotion hardworking students

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Recent Examples of hardworking Durán was repeatedly described by family, co-workers and neighbors as kind, hardworking and family-oriented. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 16 July 2026 His father, Omar Durán, described him as a hardworking family man who held two jobs, cleaning a veterinary clinic in the mornings and delivering food later in the day. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 15 July 2026 The best kitchen rugs can soften a hardworking space with warmth, texture, and pattern-–helping even the most utilitarian kitchen feel layered and lived-in. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026 Too many hardworking families earn just above assistance thresholds but still struggle to remain in their homes. — Kaysia Earley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hardworking

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Dollar Tree quietly stocks shelf-stable protein shakes, protein bars and cheese sticks that can round out a breakfast or refuel a busy afternoon without straining a tight budget.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Little ones can spend time in Sultan’s Village, the island’s kids’ club, where activities like pirate treasure hunts, coconut painting, and disco nights keep them busy.

— Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Definition of busy

Adjective

All of this, the trio says, was a combination of diligent preparation on Jay’s orders and the spontaneity of bringing in guests across the evenings, including Eminem, Rihanna, Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 July 2026
Children in particular are unfamiliar with the signs of heat illness and require guardians to be diligent of their temperatures and hydration needs.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of diligent

Adjective

Also, Norway’s Berg is going under the radar, despite similarly industrious performances in midfield.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Sánchez’s entry features industrious zombies hot on the tails of some cyclists, while Evans’ installment (the best here) deals with a demented doomsday cult.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of industrious

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