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
At almost half off, this deal is a no-brainer.
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Chicken and broccoli are a no-brainer pair.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Naming it the best of the best was a no-brainer.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Colin Rea said re-signing with the Cubs was a no-brainer.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Chicken and broccoli are a no-brainer pair.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Naming it the best of the best was a no-brainer.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Colin Rea said re-signing with the Cubs was a no-brainer.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for no-brainer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-brainer
Noun
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 The cosmic breeze is carrying fascinating scents, drawing you out of your comfort zone into curious explorations.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Here, the summer evening breeze ripples through the willows, and the terrace resounds with sounds of trout rising to catch the mayfly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 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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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-brainer. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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