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 Bringing a laptop to class is a no-brainer in the modern age of education, but some students need a little more PC power back at home or in their dorms. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026 Having this power bank with you at all times is a no-brainer. — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 Capri pants and thong sandals are a classic pairing, and a tank top is a no-brainer for a scorching summer day. — India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026 On paper, growing herbs from seeds appears to be a no-brainer way to save money. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-brainer
  1. breeze
  2. nothing
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  • The onshore breeze will steer storms to the west later on Tuesday.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There’s even an open-air spa on the back deck with a single wooden massage table surrounded by white curtains that billow in the breeze.
    — Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 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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