as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
using an automatic dishwasher is not quite as effortless as I would like—you still have to put the dishes away
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Recent Examples of effortless
Matcha Overnight Oats Oats and a matcha latte make a wonderful breakfast pairing, but this recipe goes one step further to combine them into matcha overnight oats, an effortless breakfast that will delight lovers of efficiency and morning matcha.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Linen pants pair shockingly well with knit sweaters, giving outfits an effortless appearance that’s perfect for early fall.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
In contrast to Bella’s strained relationship with Coverley, her bond with her father was effortless.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Jim Jarmusch‘s delicate triptych Father Mother Sister Brother, critically celebrated for its effortless poignancy, was the night’s dark horse champ, handing the American indie film icon his first Venice Golden Lion.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Linen pants pair shockingly well with knit sweaters, giving outfits an effortless appearance that’s perfect for early fall.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
In contrast to Bella’s strained relationship with Coverley, her bond with her father was effortless.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Jim Jarmusch‘s delicate triptych Father Mother Sister Brother, critically celebrated for its effortless poignancy, was the night’s dark horse champ, handing the American indie film icon his first Venice Golden Lion.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortless
Adjective
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Summarizing decades of comics history is no easy task but the team pulls it off well here.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Transforming Amazon into a startup-like environment isn’t an easy task.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The trio, working in tandem with a blend of 30 essential oils and extracts, comes together to condition hair follicles, relieve dry scalp, smooth split ends, and enhance hair elasticity.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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The smooth leather finish gives a polished look that can easily be dressed up or down.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The inspiration The Copleys wanted a low-water garden that would be simple to care for.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Here, the median sale price of a home is about $137,000—one of the cheapest price tags in the country.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Health insurers plan to raise rates, pointing to rising health care costs, tariffs on prescription drugs and medical device imports, and the possible expiration of premium tax credits instituted during former President Joe Biden's administration that made plans cheaper.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Effortless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortless. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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