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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The Panthers got some no-brainers out of the way, too. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026 But this remains a polling no-brainer for lawmakers, who are tired of being seen as self-serving greed monsters. Philip Elliott, Time, 9 Mar. 2026 Crosby’s parting gift — two first-round picks — was also a no-brainer haul for Las Vegas. Dianna Russini, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026 For Brickell couples who want to level up beyond the usual restaurant reservation, this one’s a no-brainer. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer

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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 17 Mar. 2026.

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