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
Bryan straddling the political center reflects the disjointed desires of a nation that polls consistently inconsistent on issues, one that in 2024 yearned for both universal health care and the removal of hardworking longtime residents.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
But where the Kubota stands out is in the heft of its materials and its hardworking pedigree.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Search for Dual-Purpose Patio Furniture Look for hardworking furniture to make the most of your space and budget.
—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
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
But where the Kubota stands out is in the heft of its materials and its hardworking pedigree.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Search for Dual-Purpose Patio Furniture Look for hardworking furniture to make the most of your space and budget.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardworking
Adjective
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Lucas Giolito had a busy first full day in the Padres organization.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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As always, our NASCAR experts, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, took time out of their busy schedules to answer all our Talladega questions.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Defenseman Jacob Moverare was highlighted with the Daryl Evans Youth Hockey Service Award for his diligent and enthusiastic work with the Kings’ learn-to-play program.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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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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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 27 Apr. 2026.
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