How to Use effortless in a Sentence

effortless

adjective
  • She walked with effortless grace.
  • His writing is known for its seemingly effortless style.
  • The four times the ball found the back of the net were effortless.
    Dallas News, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Add mulch, pull weeds, and trim hedges around the yard for a clean and effortless look. 5.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
  • The tones of her page are calming, and her vibe is effortless.
    Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Just throw it on and head out the door for a polished, effortless look.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2024
  • When the girls are dancing, there should just kind of be this effortless ease to it.
    Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Her hair was wavy and beachy, flung over in an effortless side part.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
  • With one out, Soto hit Luke Voit to give the Padres an effortless run and a 4-3 lead.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2022
  • Add them to any lob or bob to achieve the sort of effortless style that would make Brigitte Bardot proud.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The Frankie Shop has a brown wool coat that is the perfect mix of slouchy and structured for an effortless look.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Straight Jean One of our favorite pairs, this stretchy Madewell jean calls on the ‘90s for its effortless ease.
    Paula Lee, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The singer wore her hair in a loose, effortless style and rocked a smoky, contoured makeup look.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
  • A touch of dark hair peeked through at the root, giving it an edge and effortless coolness.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Apr. 2024
  • The climb to 60 miles per hour was effortless, and the ride remained stable and sedate.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2022
  • To keep in line with the breezy feel of the outfit, Dakota made the rest of her appearance just as effortless.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 18 Mar. 2023
  • The drag is more than adequate for smaller species, and the feel is effortless on a light 6-foot rod.
    Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023
  • The process this time was so enjoyable and the writing with this group is so effortless.
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  • Tie a cardigan around your waist for effortless, cool-girl style that pulls in the waist and polishes the OOTD.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 14 May 2021
  • This ba&sh piece is effortless and pared down in a Carolyn Bessette kind of way...
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 13 Sep. 2022
  • The pants are mid-rise with a relaxed fit and are both elegant and effortless.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The best wall displays may look effortless, but the truth is that a lot of planning goes into a good gallery wall.
    Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Focus on mid-lengths and ends to avoid root buildup, and let air-dry for a soft, effortless finish.
    Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
  • If anyone knows how to make a risky outfit look effortless, Heidi is the one to do so.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 12 June 2023
  • Meetings should be quick to prepare for and effortless to join.
    Bernhard Schroeder, Forbes, 19 June 2021
  • There’s something effortless and chic about all of these looks.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2023
  • In Lab tests, the bag received perfect scores for being effortless to open and close.
    Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 20 May 2022
  • Wear this red pair with a white T-shirt and Birkenstocks on dry land for an effortless summer ’fit.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The V-12s were all but silent, effortless as much as powerful.
    Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 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

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