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
Fortunately, Le Creuset is here to bring single-serve dishes straight to your home with effortless style.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
The display is sharp and bright, even under direct sunlight, and the phone’s smart tools like Magic Eraser make editing photos effortless.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
Tossed in butter and salt with a generous pinch of cayenne pepper, these pecans are an effortless appetizer that are perfect for any party, any season.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
The oversized details — including the ultra-wide lapel and thick tie belt — give it an effortless look that works especially well with casual outfits.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
The display is sharp and bright, even under direct sunlight, and the phone’s smart tools like Magic Eraser make editing photos effortless.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
Tossed in butter and salt with a generous pinch of cayenne pepper, these pecans are an effortless appetizer that are perfect for any party, any season.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
The oversized details — including the ultra-wide lapel and thick tie belt — give it an effortless look that works especially well with casual outfits.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 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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Lime, cilantro, chile and oregano are blended until smooth, then poured over mashed avocados.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Prioritizing fitness amid a busy travel schedule, the former Radio City Rockette and The Talk host says her outlook is simple.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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This fund is the simplest way to play the inevitable rise in lithium prices.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
1 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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