as in easily
without difficulty
the pizza worker flung the round of dough into the air and effortlessly caught it
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Recent Examples of effortlessly
The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Dakota Fanning looks effortlessly chic in red with her hair down and natural at the All Her Fault SAG-AFTRA conversation in New York City on April 22.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Jaafar effortlessly channels his uncle’s speaking voice, dance moves, mannerisms, and childlike wonder.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Baking halibut with lemon, thyme, and fennel in a parchment parcel yields effortlessly perfect texture and flavor.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
With versatile pieces like wide-leg trousers and a breezy maxi dress, everything mixes and matches effortlessly, offering more outfit combinations without taking up too much space in your suitcase.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The Willa Crossbody features a vegan leather weave that adds a rich, sophisticated texture for an effortlessly chic appeal.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s a fine line between effortlessly lived-in and messy.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Just as your brain effortlessly combines visual data from two pupils about a palm’s width from each other, the VueBuds' AI meshes two separate camera images into one.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Dakota Fanning looks effortlessly chic in red with her hair down and natural at the All Her Fault SAG-AFTRA conversation in New York City on April 22.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Jaafar effortlessly channels his uncle’s speaking voice, dance moves, mannerisms, and childlike wonder.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Baking halibut with lemon, thyme, and fennel in a parchment parcel yields effortlessly perfect texture and flavor.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
With versatile pieces like wide-leg trousers and a breezy maxi dress, everything mixes and matches effortlessly, offering more outfit combinations without taking up too much space in your suitcase.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The Willa Crossbody features a vegan leather weave that adds a rich, sophisticated texture for an effortlessly chic appeal.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s a fine line between effortlessly lived-in and messy.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Just as your brain effortlessly combines visual data from two pupils about a palm’s width from each other, the VueBuds' AI meshes two separate camera images into one.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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All of these Hawaiian roll recipes come together easily and quickly in under an hour, with many taking just 30 minutes.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Grill the thighs, uncovered, until they are charred and browned on both sides, easily released from the grates, and are cooked through (until the center reads at least 165°F on a probe thermometer), 4 to 6 minutes per side.—
Sheldon Simeon,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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While Sunset Boulevard appeared busier than usual, traffic there continued to flow smoothly for most drivers.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A simple change today makes everything work more smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Save for the small staff cars, the entire interior of the citadel is pedestrianized, and the hotel itself sits on a wide plaza, so parents can breathe easy if older kids step out on their own.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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At Sylvan Brewing, come for beers that are comfy (easy-sipping and lower-ABV, like Lanesbrew), crafty (more robust, like the Gnarly or Fiddlehead), or crazy (outside the norm, like the Sylvan Amaretto Stour).—
Robin Pfeifer,
Midwest Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Newspapers in the era before the internet and Wikipedia served as clearinghouses for information, efficiently sharing expertise with the general population.—
Lawrence Glickman,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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This allows staff to assist customers more efficiently without ever having to leave their side, resulting in a more seamless and personalized shopping experience.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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During that time, however, he was allowed to come and go almost freely, spending most days at his office or his home in Palm Beach.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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The moral injury from which hip-hop could not heal, in his mind, was the incursion of capitalism, the selling out, the culture-vulture turn that Bambaataa spoke to and spoke to freely.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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