as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
getting paid to watch and review movies seems like a painless way to earn a living
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Recent Examples of painless
The procedure generally takes under an hour in total and should be completely painless.
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Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
But if director Michael Greene’s sophomore feature shortchanges the musical performances that should be its main selling point for a pedestrian crime-drama arc, this nonetheless emerges a painless diversion, one likely to become a guilty-pleasure favorite for fans of the acts showcased.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Prefab Modern Tiny House If the price tag wasn’t enough to win you over, perhaps the painless assembly process will.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
But in the hands of a seasoned professional, rest assured that your ear piercing experience will be as smooth and painless as possible.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for painless
Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
But if director Michael Greene’s sophomore feature shortchanges the musical performances that should be its main selling point for a pedestrian crime-drama arc, this nonetheless emerges a painless diversion, one likely to become a guilty-pleasure favorite for fans of the acts showcased.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Prefab Modern Tiny House If the price tag wasn’t enough to win you over, perhaps the painless assembly process will.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
But in the hands of a seasoned professional, rest assured that your ear piercing experience will be as smooth and painless as possible.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for painless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painless
Adjective
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The Game Zone arcade area is another easy win, especially for younger kids and teens, with a mix of high-tech games and nostalgic favorites that make a great break from the sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The step-through frame is legit-easy for riders of all sizes.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some patients wait and see The early experience with the pill hasn’t been smooth for everyone.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Styles for men and women are available -- all with Allbirds design philosophy that's clean, modern and perfectly simple -- lightweight, bouncy and wildly comfortable.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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On April 18, that reverence will look like music, laughter and a line of people waiting for something hot out of the fryer — a simple plate carrying stories from across the world, all landing in one place.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hungarians living near the southern frontier, where Orbán made a show of building a border fence during the refugee crisis, are travelling to Croatia to buy cheap groceries.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine has developed expertise to destroy them through electronic jamming as well as using small, cheap interceptor drones to blow up the Shahed drones.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Painless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painless. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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