as in breeze
informal
a decision or choice that is very easy to make and requires very little thought
The offer of a full scholarship made his choice of colleges a no-brainer.
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Recent Examples of no-brainer
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
For K+Brown’s Alfer, creating an inclusive brand is a no-brainer.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
With the Jets’ major need at safety, selecting Downs, who is the best player and maybe the safest, here is a no-brainer.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
On sale for a whopping 90 percent off, these noise-cancelling headphones are a no-brainer to add to your cart for just $30.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
For K+Brown’s Alfer, creating an inclusive brand is a no-brainer.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
With the Jets’ major need at safety, selecting Downs, who is the best player and maybe the safest, here is a no-brainer.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
On sale for a whopping 90 percent off, these noise-cancelling headphones are a no-brainer to add to your cart for just $30.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-brainer
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Plus, preparing it the night before makes Sunday morning a breeze.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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That way, your wardrobe will be equally prepared for a cool summer breeze as for those frigid winter days.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Why did her mom press so hard for the littlest of nothings?—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
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