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
Both fall for her effortless sales patter, as anyone would.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
Instead of basic blinds or stiff drapes, homeowners are gravitating toward flowing linen, woven shades and layered treatments that create an effortless sense of luxury, Denney said.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
But, like with anything beautiful, there’s a lot of work behind what seems like an effortless red carpet appearance.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
And everything with her is effortless compassion and empathy.
—C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
Instead of basic blinds or stiff drapes, homeowners are gravitating toward flowing linen, woven shades and layered treatments that create an effortless sense of luxury, Denney said.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
But, like with anything beautiful, there’s a lot of work behind what seems like an effortless red carpet appearance.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
And everything with her is effortless compassion and empathy.
—C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for effortless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortless
Adjective
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None of this is easy to watch for audiences who love animals, even if these unicorns are dark and fairly menacing in their appearance — not to mention perfectly capable of defending themselves.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
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This is easy to achieve with smart lighting, smart bulbs, and even some smart alarm clocks—such as the Hatch Restore 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), which is a sound machine and a sunrise alarm all rolled into one.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pedal assist, via a cadence sensor, was smooth enough but not torque-sensor smooth; the bike’s (and rider’s) weight helps to smooth out engagement.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Add 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 cup peanuts to shallot mixture in blender; process until peanut dressing is smooth, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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All of this is a vaguely long-winded way of making a simple point — the outlook for Wolves’ defence has changed dramatically over the course of this season.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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No code is needed to get started, as a simple click below will activate this offer.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Read: The cost of avoiding microplastics In the mid-1990s, China emerged as the principal destination for used cups, straws, and the like; the country’s growing manufacturing sector was eager to make use of cheap, recycled raw plastic.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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My problem is, one family member opens cards that have been left there for my daughter, and puts all sorts of cheap decorations around her grave.—
Jeanne Phillips,
The Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2025
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