as in busy
using a lot of time and energy to do work
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Recent Examples of hardworking
Search for Dual-Purpose Patio Furniture Look for hardworking furniture to make the most of your space and budget.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
But that special quality, that verve, that panache Curry so effortlessly provides to elevate the Warriors from hardworking losers to a playoff team nobody wants to play?
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Born in a garage 40 years ago, my company now employs 100 hardworking Mississippians and supplies more than 10,000 retail stores nationwide.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026
This agreement means that 46 seniors and hardworking Georgians can begin to recoup their losses.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
But that special quality, that verve, that panache Curry so effortlessly provides to elevate the Warriors from hardworking losers to a playoff team nobody wants to play?
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Born in a garage 40 years ago, my company now employs 100 hardworking Mississippians and supplies more than 10,000 retail stores nationwide.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026
This agreement means that 46 seniors and hardworking Georgians can begin to recoup their losses.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardworking
Adjective
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The café is serviceable and busy all the time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Grand Central Terminal, one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, serves not only daily commuters, but also draws thousands of tourists each day.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a lot of work that goes into this, a lot of long, diligent hours.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, be diligent because mint spreads rapidly.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Hardworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardworking. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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