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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Available in calming blue stripes, brown stripes, or solid beige, the chair is a no-brainer pick for an instant home upgrade. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026 Storrie’s and Williams’s presences at the Globes, despite a lack of nominations, was a no-brainer. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026 Quince 100% Washable Silk Drawstring Wide-Leg Pants 100-percent silk for under-$100 is a no-brainer purchase. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026 And Levito elevated herself to no-brainer status. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 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 15 Jan. 2026.

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