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
While effortless reds, blondes, and browns are predicted to dominate in 2026, sometimes the best hair dye is none at all.
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Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Ponds is an effortless mover with outstanding speed, but his mindset and competitiveness are probably his biggest assets in man coverage.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Available in three colors, this heavy-duty playpen is made from durable plastic and is effortless to assemble.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The effortless, made-to-look natural hairdo, ironically, isn’t predicted to be a top trend this awards season, according to stylist Igor Rosales Jackson.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
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In October 2023, Jemma DeCristo tweeted on social media there’s easy access to Zionist journalists who spread propaganda and misinformation.—
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HotHands Hand Warmers are a convenient and easy way to stay warm and provide a boost of heat without taking extra layers.—
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The wide waistband, which stays in place without feeling constricting, has a seamless design for a smooth look.—
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Martha Stewart is 84 years old and has some of the most enviable, smooth, radiant, and seemingly pore-free skin.—
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This simple taupe geometric style peel-and-stick wallpaper is affordable, easy to apply, and looks gorgeous without being too bold or loud.—
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The simple addition of zipper detailing adds a preppy energy to the top.—
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Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have designed a new sodium-sulfur battery with higher power density and discharge capacity than before, enabling a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries.—
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Fentanyl is cheap, compact, and lethal at microscopic doses, produced through decentralized networks designed to survive disruption.—
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“Effortless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortless. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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