CAKEWALKS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

cakewalks

noun

plural of cakewalk

as in picnics

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 cakewalks La Liga is a two-horse race, with occasional Atletico Madrid interruptions; Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga are Parisian and Bavarian cakewalks with rare exceptions. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Becerra also has a lot more electoral experience, having won 14 elections in California (many cakewalks as a Congressman). — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026 There are no real cakewalks in March and – as Thursday proved – upsets are always on the cards. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 There aren’t many cakewalks in the NFL. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 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

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Noun

The treasures of both the sea and the surrounding mountains are at your fingertips thanks to an array of land and water activities ranging from hikes and beach picnics to fishing experiences and sunset cruises.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Music is woven into everything from Sunday morning church services to holiday parties and family picnics.

— David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of picnics

Noun

Winds were also forecast to pick up, with breezes of 5 to 8 mph.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Blue skies, cool breezes, and plenty of chirping birds are enveloping the comfy Pharmalot campus, which is cause to fire up the coffee kettle for yet another cup of stimulation.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026

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The store also features produce, seafood shipped daily from East Coast fishing partners, ready-to-cook entrées, pre-marinated meats, a full-service meat department and a bakery offering cakes, specialty desserts, donuts, bagels and more.

— Chase Jordan October 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
In a secluded bubble away from the city, Stephen Miller’s wife treats Washington’s most powerful to custom cakes, live donkeys, and sake-squirting hibachi chefs.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026

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