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
Sometimes, simplicity is the way to go when getting dressed for the summer, so seeking out a sundress with a streamlined silhouette is a no-brainer.
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Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 June 2026
This is precisely why the move into the off-road sector seems like a no-brainer.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
For a team with October aspirations and a deep pool of starting pitching talent, utilizing extra rest days throughout the season was a no-brainer.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
When Plano reportedly offered the Stars $700 million for a new home at the area that was the Shops at Willow Bend, this was a no-brainer decision for the Stars.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
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Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 June 2026
This is precisely why the move into the off-road sector seems like a no-brainer.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
For a team with October aspirations and a deep pool of starting pitching talent, utilizing extra rest days throughout the season was a no-brainer.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
When Plano reportedly offered the Stars $700 million for a new home at the area that was the Shops at Willow Bend, this was a no-brainer decision for the Stars.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-brainer
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Eco effort As mentioned above, the property is designed to take maximum advantage of the environment, from the marine breeze to natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Seek inspiration from nature—the beautiful flowers blooming and the gentle spring breeze.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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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
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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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