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

Examples of no-brainer in a Sentence

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Bipartisan support became a no-brainer. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026 Given his international involvement and participation through the years, and his elite level of play, Werenski’s inclusion was a no-brainer. Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026 Restoring this funding should be a no-brainer for the Legislature. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026 Burna Boy seems a no-brainer here, but No Sign of Weakness didn’t match the impact of 2021’s Twice As Tall. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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