as in busy
using a lot of time and energy to do work
a hardworking young woman who was rewarded with a promotion hardworking students
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Recent Examples of hardworking
Riley arrived in 1995, immediately establishing the Heat’s hardworking and no-nonsense culture.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
But that inevitably has not been a distraction for this hardworking, free flowing team.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Amalie, meanwhile, teases that Cecilie likes to stay in her comfort zone—relying on a hardworking roster of classic blazers, tees, and jeans.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Oliver is a dedicated and hardworking individual and shows a willingness to push creative boundaries.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
But that inevitably has not been a distraction for this hardworking, free flowing team.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Amalie, meanwhile, teases that Cecilie likes to stay in her comfort zone—relying on a hardworking roster of classic blazers, tees, and jeans.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Oliver is a dedicated and hardworking individual and shows a willingness to push creative boundaries.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardworking
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April Kiser, a spokesperson for Arkansas State Parks, said Memorial Day weekend is a particularly busy time for state parks.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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The company will be quite busy once the first one comes online.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Most of us who are mindful of the sun are likely diligent about our SPF application — and reapplication — on areas like our noses and the tops of our ears.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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Shooting for 14 hours means Miller and her makeup artist, Kasey Spickard, have to be very diligent about her base routine.—
Tayler Adigun,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Together with ticks, these industrious rodents help spread a disease that affects hundreds of thousands every year.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Today, this San Francisco staple is known as the birthplace of Irish coffee in the U.S. and continues to boast the same delicious recipe made by industrious bartenders in a charming old-timey setting.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Hardworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardworking. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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