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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With the Jets’ major need at safety, selecting Downs, who is the best player and maybe the safest, here is a no-brainer. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026 In real America, and to most Americans, this is a no-brainer. Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026 On sale for a whopping 90 percent off, these noise-cancelling headphones are a no-brainer to add to your cart for just $30. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026 Candles Or Wax This one may seem like a no-brainer, but candles and wax are very sensitive to extreme attic temperatures. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 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 25 Feb. 2026.

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