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
In this dark fantasy novella, the grieving father descends into Tartarus to try and reunite with Icarus, only to find that King Minos’ labyrinth was a cakewalk compared to the infinite stretches of Hell that can never be mapped nor designed without making its inhabitants go mad.
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Natalie Zutter
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
That doesn’t mean the entirety of the final month will be a cakewalk.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
But compared to what the Patriots’ defense endured, that was a cakewalk.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 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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Natalie Zutter
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
That doesn’t mean the entirety of the final month will be a cakewalk.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
But compared to what the Patriots’ defense endured, that was a cakewalk.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 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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Expect food trucks, live entertainment, and a pleasant river breeze as the holidays officially roll into high gear.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Its heavy steel construction promotes quick, even heating, while the nonstick surface and removable rack make cleanup a breeze.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is a great spot to grab a burger and beer to go for a picnic on the beach.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Move over onion dip and pimiento cheese, this dip is perfect for bringing to a tailgate on the field, a picnic in the park, or holiday at Aunt Beverly's.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cultural offerings include the Yemeni latte (with honey, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, ginger), pistachio latte, pistachio croissants, Adeni chai (black tea with cardamom and ginger), sticky date cake, and more.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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On the wedding day, a few family members helped decorate the cake with leftover flowers from the florist.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Cakewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakewalk. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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