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
That being said, a rematch of Duke's December win over Auburn would hardly be a cakewalk for the Blue Devils.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Smaller groups went up for cakewalks.
—Simon J. Levien, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2025
The 1st Congressional District is the most conservative in the state and expected to be a cakewalk for Republicans.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 30 Mar. 2025
Williams hit all three of her 3s in the first-round cakewalk past San Diego State, and Johnson had an efficient 22 points in 22 minutes of floor time.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Smaller groups went up for cakewalks.
—Simon J. Levien, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2025
The 1st Congressional District is the most conservative in the state and expected to be a cakewalk for Republicans.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 30 Mar. 2025
Williams hit all three of her 3s in the first-round cakewalk past San Diego State, and Johnson had an efficient 22 points in 22 minutes of floor time.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakewalk
Noun
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Vionic Kimmie Slip-on Shoe Slip-on sneakers make going through the airport a breeze.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Cleaning this quilt is a breeze—just toss it in the washing machine and tumble dry for a refresh.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Their walk led them to a pretty picnic complete with champagne.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and a blanket or chairs to watch the show, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Be sure to bake this cake in a pan that can go under the broiler.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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This deconstructed upside down cake improved on the classic Dole Whip with a moist and crunchy chunk of cinnamony cake and even more pineapple flavor.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 July 2025
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“Cakewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakewalk. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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