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
Fortunately, Le Creuset is here to bring single-serve dishes straight to your home with effortless style.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
The display is sharp and bright, even under direct sunlight, and the phone’s smart tools like Magic Eraser make editing photos effortless.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
Tossed in butter and salt with a generous pinch of cayenne pepper, these pecans are an effortless appetizer that are perfect for any party, any season.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
The oversized details — including the ultra-wide lapel and thick tie belt — give it an effortless look that works especially well with casual outfits.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
The display is sharp and bright, even under direct sunlight, and the phone’s smart tools like Magic Eraser make editing photos effortless.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
Tossed in butter and salt with a generous pinch of cayenne pepper, these pecans are an effortless appetizer that are perfect for any party, any season.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
The oversized details — including the ultra-wide lapel and thick tie belt — give it an effortless look that works especially well with casual outfits.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortless
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This is easy to achieve with smart lighting, smart bulbs, and even some smart alarm clocks—such as the Hatch Restore 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), which is a sound machine and a sunrise alarm all rolled into one.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
9 Mar. 2025
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That transition isn’t easy, and Lee understands there are notable differences in play at this level, particularly the speed of the game.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Leaving a great glow behind, skin instantly feels softer and smoother.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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SkinMedica also swaps astringent alcohol for witch hazel extract, which has antibacterial and exfoliating benefits for smoother, softer, and bouncier skin.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But with a change as simple as adding a bistro table and chairs, these cozy nooks become inviting oases to use regularly.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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But there's a simple—and so easy-to-remember—method that will make the packing process easy every time: the 5-4-3-2-1 method.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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While the private business wealth transfer is well over trillions of dollars, numerous startups are adding value for selling owners and prospective buyers that are cheaper and more efficient than a traditional broker and go beyond a standard classified ad posting.—
Rocio Wu,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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James said Costco is more interested in providing a good value to its customers than a cheap price.—
Nicolas Vega,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Effortless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortless. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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