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
One signature feature of these yachts is a retractable marina platform (available at select ports) that allows for effortless access to the water.
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AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
The Tencel adds effortless fluidity, allowing the fabric to move with the body.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
Keyboard Deals The Logitech MX Keys S keyboard delivers a refined typing experience that makes daily work feel effortless.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The bold contrast between the base color and white design gives it that statement-making energy while still being effortless to wear.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
The Tencel adds effortless fluidity, allowing the fabric to move with the body.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
Keyboard Deals The Logitech MX Keys S keyboard delivers a refined typing experience that makes daily work feel effortless.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The bold contrast between the base color and white design gives it that statement-making energy while still being effortless to wear.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for effortless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortless
Adjective
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Jammy red Zinfandel like mid palate with flavors that are supple and light, with bright acidity and easy drinking.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Spray the slow cooker's crock with nonstick cooking spray for easy clean up.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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The vehicle’s 800 volt battery provides current when the vehicle travels over smooth road surfaces, and the suspension actuation motor is the 48 volt load.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Stock up on comfortable sneakers marked down to as little as $21 and a smooth, stretchy bra slashed by 60 percent.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Trevon Williams, who did not escape from the New Orleans jail, was charged with 10 counts of being a principal to simple escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on May 23.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Related Stories 13 Under-The-Radar Activities And Experiences In Key West The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water Rooms And Rates The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Three or four people to one cabin was far cheaper than the same number of people booking three or four plane tickets to get to Spain.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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These technologies could be safer, cheaper, and offer higher energy storage.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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“Effortless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortless. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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