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
Automet Leather Blazer Leather outerwear never goes out of style, and this $20 blazer pairs effortlessly with everything, like casual jeans and a tank and an evening dress and heels.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
The effortlessly cool style was embraced by everyone's favorite American in Paris, Emily Cooper, in a variety of tweeds.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Choose between chic white leather Tory Burch sneakers or effortlessly cool Converse low-tops, which are on sale for less than $50.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
The rich yet nongreasy texture effortlessly melts into the skin without feeling too thick or heavy, leaving you with ample hydration—minus the ick.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The micelles — tiny molecules that act as surfactants — dissolve and lift the product away effortlessly.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 5 Feb. 2026
Tequan Richmond played Drew Rock, Chris’ confident and effortlessly cool younger brother.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The brand’s Gentle Cleansing Oil effortlessly melts away even the most stubborn waterproof makeup without leaving skin feeling dry or tight.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
For those who want St Barth’s glamour without the scene, Hotel Christopher is a quiet, cliffside escape with sweeping ocean views and an effortlessly sleek, modern design.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
The effortlessly cool style was embraced by everyone's favorite American in Paris, Emily Cooper, in a variety of tweeds.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Choose between chic white leather Tory Burch sneakers or effortlessly cool Converse low-tops, which are on sale for less than $50.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
The rich yet nongreasy texture effortlessly melts into the skin without feeling too thick or heavy, leaving you with ample hydration—minus the ick.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The micelles — tiny molecules that act as surfactants — dissolve and lift the product away effortlessly.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 5 Feb. 2026
Tequan Richmond played Drew Rock, Chris’ confident and effortlessly cool younger brother.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The brand’s Gentle Cleansing Oil effortlessly melts away even the most stubborn waterproof makeup without leaving skin feeling dry or tight.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
For those who want St Barth’s glamour without the scene, Hotel Christopher is a quiet, cliffside escape with sweeping ocean views and an effortlessly sleek, modern design.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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However, this is most easily observed in the most luminous and/or the most massive stars, such as stars in the asymptotic giant branch phase.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lighter damage often heals easily on its own, but deeper burns destroy both surface and deeper tissues.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Travel Document Organizer You’d be surprised how many times a day passengers arrive at the front of the check-in line without their photo ID ready, something Crook says is essential for keeping the line moving smoothly.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hotels tend to prefer water activities that integrate smoothly into guest stays.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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This part’s easy; ruling out non-biological alternatives is hard.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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My girls did easy-to-understand sports like track and volleyball.—
Linda Perillo,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Microorganisms naturally require trace amounts of some rare earth elements, and researchers can adjust conditions so the microbes efficiently take them up.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The ultra-soft, heat-retaining fabric stretches close to the body, trapping warmth efficiently and making long evenings at Copenhagen’s Christmas markets far more enjoyable.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Let the cards and crafts travel freely between homes.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Money may flow freely as the intuitive Moon moves through your 2nd House of Resources, trining lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Goals.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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