hardworking
adjective
hard·work·ing
ˈhärd-ˈwər-kiŋ 
: constantly, regularly, or habitually engaged in earnest and energetic work : industrious, diligent
a hardworking young woman
"Our students have to be very hardworking and committed. They put in long hours. …"—
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This community was built by hardworking immigrants just like them.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Whatever the deal was, hardworking men and women are the ones who will pay the price.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Immediately, the indelible comedy of the scene kicks in, as dancers and singers reenact the dream, which Golde takes as a sign that daughter Tzeitel should marry penniless but hardworking tailor Motel.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
When the Penguins have been at their best this season, there’s been an honesty and a hardworking mentality to their game.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Whatever the deal was, hardworking men and women are the ones who will pay the price.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Immediately, the indelible comedy of the scene kicks in, as dancers and singers reenact the dream, which Golde takes as a sign that daughter Tzeitel should marry penniless but hardworking tailor Motel.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
When the Penguins have been at their best this season, there’s been an honesty and a hardworking mentality to their game.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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hardworking
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hard·work·ing
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