no-brainer

noun

Definition of no-brainernext
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 Roasted chicken and potatoes are always a no-brainer and this citrus-herb recipe is no exception. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026 The two-year, $12 million extension for Winston was a no-brainer. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 With his experience and knowledge, the partnership was a no-brainer. — Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026 The Pasadena singer-songwriter, who recently dropped her magnificent third solo album, Lost Weekend, is a no-brainer for Daisy Chain. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer
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  1. breeze
  2. nothing
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  • 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
  • Clouds will gradually break for some sunshine with a light northwest breeze and highs in the low to mid-70s.
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of breeze
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  • While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • 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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