as in busy
using a lot of time and energy to do work
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Recent Examples of hardworking
Here’s a hardworking, low-maintenance container plant for shady porches and patios.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
These suspects went after and targeted everyday, hardworking New Yorkers for easy-to-sell auto parts.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
My daughter is a hardworking wife and mother; my son hasn’t worked in more than a year.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Phillip Chung described his parents as devoted, hardworking people who dedicated their lives to their children.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
These suspects went after and targeted everyday, hardworking New Yorkers for easy-to-sell auto parts.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
My daughter is a hardworking wife and mother; my son hasn’t worked in more than a year.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Phillip Chung described his parents as devoted, hardworking people who dedicated their lives to their children.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardworking
Adjective
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With his decision made, Kerr will have a busy summer.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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The quick turnaround was a whirlwind for Griffin, who bolted from Westchester to the busy downtown Brooklyn streets.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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In the end, after a monthslong investigation and diligent forensic work, partial remains of 70 of the 110 victims were identified and returned to family members who, to this day, carry the pain of that day in 1996.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The Devil’s Chair Trail was previously closed because of storm damage, but reopened about two weeks ago, thanks to the diligent work of county staff.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The pop of gloves and laughter of children rang through the field for a while — until a few industrious boys and girls got their manos on bolígrafos.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The social media content that comes out of the sprawling music festival screams spontaneity, but industrious planning is often buzzing behind the scenes weeks, or sometimes even months, in advance.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Hardworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardworking. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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