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
Immediately, the indelible comedy of the scene kicks in, as dancers and singers reenact the dream, which Golde takes as a sign that daughter Tzeitel should marry penniless but hardworking tailor Motel.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
When the Penguins have been at their best this season, there’s been an honesty and a hardworking mentality to their game.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Terry Crews played Julius Rock, the hardworking, hilariously frugal father whose discipline and devotion became a defining part of the show.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
In a lengthy tribute posted to Instagram, Gracie’s older sister, Emma Brito, described her as a selfless friend and family member, a hardworking teammate and a kind person.
—Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
When the Penguins have been at their best this season, there’s been an honesty and a hardworking mentality to their game.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Terry Crews played Julius Rock, the hardworking, hilariously frugal father whose discipline and devotion became a defining part of the show.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
In a lengthy tribute posted to Instagram, Gracie’s older sister, Emma Brito, described her as a selfless friend and family member, a hardworking teammate and a kind person.
—Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardworking
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Lately, Chalamet has been busy moving beyond movie promotion and hitting the Oscars campaign trail following his best actor nomination for Marty Supreme.—
Christi Carras,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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This can be a place of refuge after a busy day of new experiences or from the bustling pool deck.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie and Malcolm's relationship petered out relatively quickly, after the diligent doctor realized the hotshot party boy wasn't likely to slow his pace to meet hers.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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More information is always better for the diligent investor.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Today brings preliminary matches for women’s ice hockey, qualification runs for men’s big-air snowboarding, and, of course, more curling, which is the only sport industrious enough to have events every day through the Olympics.—
The Editors,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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Add Giannis Antetokounmpo, and then having a group of hard-working, persistent, industrious players that succeed in the shadows is fine.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Hardworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardworking. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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