as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
taking a cookie break while studying is one of the most efficacious ways of rejuvenating the mind that I have ever discovered
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Recent Examples of efficacious
Rhode is dedicated to making products based in science and great formulation, simplifying many of the mysteries and complex narratives behind efficacious skincare.
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 May 2025
If price controls are adopted in the U.S., then patients living with Alzheimer’s disease, pancreatic cancer, or muscular dystrophy may end up waiting in vain for efficacious treatments.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Consequently, these controls exacerbate the tension between patients who have access to safe and efficacious medicines and patients living with untreated or poorly treated conditions.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Thorne is also rigorously tested and has worked with independent researchers from places like Mayo Clinic and the National Institutes of Health, to ensure its products are high-performance, safe, and efficacious.
—Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 May 2025
If price controls are adopted in the U.S., then patients living with Alzheimer’s disease, pancreatic cancer, or muscular dystrophy may end up waiting in vain for efficacious treatments.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Consequently, these controls exacerbate the tension between patients who have access to safe and efficacious medicines and patients living with untreated or poorly treated conditions.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Thorne is also rigorously tested and has worked with independent researchers from places like Mayo Clinic and the National Institutes of Health, to ensure its products are high-performance, safe, and efficacious.
—Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for efficacious
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By having the facility on site, SpaceX hopes to make the delivery of those gases more efficient by eliminating the need to have dozens of trucks deliver them from Brownsville.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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Organizations that focus on integrating their systems may see faster, more efficient reporting, centralized information management and a comprehensive view of progress toward goals.—
Cynthia Tee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Using effective property management practices and adopting technology can help reach these objectives.—
Nathan Levinson,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The United States plans to bring back a somewhat shocking, but very effective, campaign to fight a flesh-eating parasitic fly that's been sighted in Mexico.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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That’s a potent incentive to take your vacation and come back to work energized.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Efficacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efficacious. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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