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
As most younger brothers do, Chiddi picked up those hardworking habits from watching Namdi.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Our government is shut down because Republicans want to take hardworking Americans healthcare.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Now in its fifth year, the Defender Service Awards has become a coveted prize for hardworking nonprofits.
—Outside Online, 3 Oct. 2025
The hardworking forward will surely be heard from in Vancouver at some point this season.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Our government is shut down because Republicans want to take hardworking Americans healthcare.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Now in its fifth year, the Defender Service Awards has become a coveted prize for hardworking nonprofits.
—Outside Online, 3 Oct. 2025
The hardworking forward will surely be heard from in Vancouver at some point this season.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardworking
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As a result, his street gets extremely busy in the weeks leading up to Halloween.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Do Not Disturb will be another major moment for the 2024 Rolling Stone Future of Music digital cover star, who’s already had a busy 2025.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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For those who are still in therapy, being diligent and consistent with your treatment plan is extremely important for reducing long-term risk.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meaning, his sons balance a hearty rotation of sports and academics, but the Farrers are also diligent about working in time for volunteer projects, too.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Winger Bertrand Traore did his fair share of defensive work, shutting down space in the right channel, and Trai Hume was industrious in pushing up to aid attacks and recovering to avoid being exploited on the counter.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Driving through lush, evergreen rainforest, far past the industrious city of Seattle, a rolling mist creeps in.—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Hardworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardworking. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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