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
Matcha Overnight Oats Oats and a matcha latte make a wonderful breakfast pairing, but this recipe goes one step further to combine them into matcha overnight oats, an effortless breakfast that will delight lovers of efficiency and morning matcha.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Linen pants pair shockingly well with knit sweaters, giving outfits an effortless appearance that’s perfect for early fall.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
In contrast to Bella’s strained relationship with Coverley, her bond with her father was effortless.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Jim Jarmusch‘s delicate triptych Father Mother Sister Brother, critically celebrated for its effortless poignancy, was the night’s dark horse champ, handing the American indie film icon his first Venice Golden Lion.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Linen pants pair shockingly well with knit sweaters, giving outfits an effortless appearance that’s perfect for early fall.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
In contrast to Bella’s strained relationship with Coverley, her bond with her father was effortless.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Jim Jarmusch‘s delicate triptych Father Mother Sister Brother, critically celebrated for its effortless poignancy, was the night’s dark horse champ, handing the American indie film icon his first Venice Golden Lion.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortless
Adjective
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The bipartisan vote signals that the final passage will likely be easy to gain as the upper chamber looks to pass the defense bill this month.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the easiest was an airplane flying overhead.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The trio, working in tandem with a blend of 30 essential oils and extracts, comes together to condition hair follicles, relieve dry scalp, smooth split ends, and enhance hair elasticity.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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The smooth leather finish gives a polished look that can easily be dressed up or down.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With just a few chairs, a handful of tables and a simple tent, the setting was intimate but filled with love and intention.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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And one of these, for those of us accustomed to British conventions but who follow the game in continental Europe, is the simple passage of time.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The efficiency and immediacy of space medicine may well influence healthcare innovation far beyond orbit, inspiring systems that are faster, cheaper, and more accessible.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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But because the signals are so faint, they can be drowned out by cheap jammers or replaced by counterfeit ones.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Effortless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortless. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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