no-brainer

noun

no-brain·​er ˈnō-ˈbrā-nər How to pronounce no-brainer (audio)
Synonyms of no-brainernext
: something that requires a minimum of thought

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Putting these tech bros on the ballot should be a no-brainer. Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 For the quality, the $13 price tag on Covergirl’s Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Tinted Serum is a no-brainer. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 Made with no artificial sweeteners and five grams of protein per bar, these 90-calorie treats are a warm weather no-brainer. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 With all of that said, this Magcomsen Cotton T-shirt is a no-brainer buy at just $10. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of no-brainer was in 1954

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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-brainer. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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