industrious
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Having written or co-written six of the album’s songs, Burnett has proven himself to be one of Starr’s most able and industrious collaborators.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
He was as industrious as the others, committed defenders and creating shooting opportunities for himself, even if his end product was lacking.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The industrious attacking midfielder has become an integral part of Barcelona's squad since making his debut in the 2023/24 season, making 113 appearances and scoring 29 goals.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
It’s also true that Minnesota’s roughly 80,000-strong Somali community contains many industrious people and good citizens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
At first she was wildly industrious, cleaning out closets and scrubbing the insides of kitchen cupboards and scraping the shelves of the refrigerator, rinsing out the vegetable bins.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
Vocabulary lists containing industrious
Labor Day Lexicon: Words That Put You To Work
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Positive Words to Describe a Person
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Grade 9, List 5
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
