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
Maintain a clean car or home effortlessly.
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ABC News, 13 June 2026
The asymmetric hem on the top provides a trendier, fashion-forward feel, while the flowy pants look effortlessly chic for everything from beachside lunches to sunset dinners.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The contrast is effortlessly chic, lending itself perfectly to Saturday brunch or sunset spritzes.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
Formulating that mentality on his past record led him and producer Gabe Simon to effortlessly dig into the emotional nitty gritty that forms the backbone of The Night Champion.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Topped with a silky mango foam, the cocktail is vibrant, refreshing, and effortlessly sippable—its bright golden hue echoing both ripe mangoes and the electrifying energy of a World Cup match.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The milky texture glides effortlessly over the skin, leaving a smooth finish and a natural, healthy glow.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026
While in France, the multihyphenate took to Instagram in what can only be described as an effortlessly chic anti-tourist ensemble.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Simple dodges send Lara effortlessly backflipping through the air, and her iconic swan dive returns.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
ABC News, 13 June 2026
The asymmetric hem on the top provides a trendier, fashion-forward feel, while the flowy pants look effortlessly chic for everything from beachside lunches to sunset dinners.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The contrast is effortlessly chic, lending itself perfectly to Saturday brunch or sunset spritzes.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
Formulating that mentality on his past record led him and producer Gabe Simon to effortlessly dig into the emotional nitty gritty that forms the backbone of The Night Champion.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Topped with a silky mango foam, the cocktail is vibrant, refreshing, and effortlessly sippable—its bright golden hue echoing both ripe mangoes and the electrifying energy of a World Cup match.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The milky texture glides effortlessly over the skin, leaving a smooth finish and a natural, healthy glow.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026
While in France, the multihyphenate took to Instagram in what can only be described as an effortlessly chic anti-tourist ensemble.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Simple dodges send Lara effortlessly backflipping through the air, and her iconic swan dive returns.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortlessly
Adverb
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With a V-neck and button-up front, this top transitions easily from the office to off-duty plans.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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With two minutes to play in stoppage time, Mexico easily cleared a corner kick from South Korea to keep the Red Devils at bay.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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Whoever is asleep at the switch needs to be replaced for the law to stand a chance of being effective and for the buying process to flow smoothly, without unfair maneuverings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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The memory foam layers adjust to your sleep position, which makes falling asleep easy.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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Thyme is an easy-growing, evergreen Mediterranean shrub that is generally low maintenance, thriving in sun conditions.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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But Boston has not wisely or efficiently reinvested that money into the team, with the exception of the offseason trade for Willson Contreras to play first base.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The Ranch consists of a selective bunch of professionals that work seamlessly, cohesively together, allowing the Ranch to run efficiently for the guests who traveled from far and near to visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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Bring it to a summer barbecue and be prepared to field a lot of requests for your recipe; put your own spin on it and share it freely, just like my mom (and Fannie Flagg herself) does.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Axios reported last month that the first stage of the deal would be a 60-day Memorandum of Understanding that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow Iran to sell oil freely.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 June 2026
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“Effortlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortlessly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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