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
Miller was the no-brainer addition to the staff, having been a part of the Team USA staff for eight of the past nine World Juniors tournaments, which has included a bronze medal, a silver medal and four golds.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 June 2025
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) For those who value purpose over paychecks, CHOP is a no-brainer.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025
True to the Housefull world, Housefull 5 is a no-brainer, full of slapstick comedy, vulgar and suggestive dialogues and mostly unfunny jokes.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
With durable materials, comfy cushions, and our Southern Living seal of approval, this affordable set is a no-brainer for creating your own backyard retreat.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 June 2025
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) For those who value purpose over paychecks, CHOP is a no-brainer.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025
True to the Housefull world, Housefull 5 is a no-brainer, full of slapstick comedy, vulgar and suggestive dialogues and mostly unfunny jokes.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
With durable materials, comfy cushions, and our Southern Living seal of approval, this affordable set is a no-brainer for creating your own backyard retreat.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-brainer
Noun
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Fitting these is a breeze, and the same thing can be said for the sticks and D-pad toppers.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The collection features three unique fragrances, ranging from the crisp coolness of lakeside breezes to the grounding notes of oakmoss, suede and cedarwood.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
19 June 2025
Noun
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My memoir was built of gaps, juxtaposition, weird little nothings.—
Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
16 Dec. 2024
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The one whose legs turned nothings into somethings, improvising the Lions’ entire defensive game plan into a pile of ash?—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2024
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