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
In the meantime, keeping an eye on Hadid’s effortless off-duty street style will do.
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Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
An oversized button-down and relaxed trousers are the quintessential old money uniform, balancing refinement with an effortless elegance only the perpetually wealthy have mastered.
—Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
While several runs appear smooth and effortless, others expose the limits of the hardware, including stumbles and the loss of a foot covering after a hard landing.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
All of these solid-color caps will help complete any effortless travel day outfit.
—Adam Cheung, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
An oversized button-down and relaxed trousers are the quintessential old money uniform, balancing refinement with an effortless elegance only the perpetually wealthy have mastered.
—Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
While several runs appear smooth and effortless, others expose the limits of the hardware, including stumbles and the loss of a foot covering after a hard landing.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
All of these solid-color caps will help complete any effortless travel day outfit.
—Adam Cheung, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for effortless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortless
Adjective
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Use features like in-app messaging, video chat before meeting in person, profile visibility controls and easy blocking or reporting options.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sánchez Arévalo has framed the film as a deliberate genre blend — thriller, drama, black comedy and Western — emphasizing that its resistance to easy labelling was central to the appeal.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The fragrance opens with a playful burst of juicy raspberry before folding into warm vanilla blossom, eventually settling into a smooth veil of cashmere musk that feels cozy without ever becoming heavy.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Try making vichyssoise, a simple, smooth soup combining leeks and potatoes.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Feltner’s routine was pretty simple.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Crime 101 takes the same view of quid pro quo as the most basic form of American commerce and makes simple but brutal points about value and self-worth, where your car, its year, make and model, matters more than your resumé.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These are cheap to produce and easy to swallow due to their smooth texture.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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With a distinctive look and a €38,290 ($45,425) passenger van base price (German market) that undercuts even the cheapest VW ID.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Effortless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortless. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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