as in breeze
something easily done or dealt with
no one was pretending that winning the election would be a cakewalk
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Recent Examples of cakewalk
Their remaining schedule is no cakewalk either.
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Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The Ducks have just two more trips outside the Pacific time zone to Rutgers and Iowa, neither of which will be cakewalks.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
That doesn’t mean the entirety of the final month will be a cakewalk.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
For Fester, getting committed to an insane asylum is a total cakewalk.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
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Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The Ducks have just two more trips outside the Pacific time zone to Rutgers and Iowa, neither of which will be cakewalks.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
That doesn’t mean the entirety of the final month will be a cakewalk.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
For Fester, getting committed to an insane asylum is a total cakewalk.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakewalk
Noun
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With roomy bike lanes peppered throughout downtown, exploring is a breeze.—
Kathryn Streeter,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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But what must feel like a Herculean task for a young actor navigating sudden fame looked like a breeze for Williams, who walked Fallon around his own set (and onto his knees) like the Canadian owned the whole damn building.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The hotel’s concierge will also be happy to set up outdoor excursions, including visits to Everglades National Park, bike rides and picnics in the park.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 18-mile Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail offers slices of green space for picnics and trails to bike or walk to the aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Manolo’s Bakery in the community Known for its artisan breads, cakes and Latin American pastries, Betancur’s bakery has become an important cultural landmark in Charlotte during its 28 years in operation.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Soft, spreadable butter that can be used instantly on toast and biscuits, or in baking recipes for cookies, cakes, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Cakewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakewalk. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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