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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Based on the above introduction, Brind’Amour might feel like a no-brainer inductee. James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Building a second park in China is a no-brainer and not just because of the success of its existing site. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 With its reddish-brown undertone and reputation for being low-maintenance, this look is a no-brainer for the summer months. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 Its 100-percent-cotton fabric is lightweight, soft to the touch, and a no-brainer for warm-weather dressing. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Jun. 2026.

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