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
Better child care policy feels like a no-brainer.
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Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
In retrospect, of course, all of these moves look like no-brainers.
—Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Mar. 2026
Its handle provides a good grip, and the old-school speed-adjustment switch makes operation a no-brainer.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
After a little early-2000s time on a downswing, the combo of a pink, translucent base and white tips has become a beautiful no-brainer for so many of us.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for no-brainer
Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
In retrospect, of course, all of these moves look like no-brainers.
—Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Mar. 2026
Its handle provides a good grip, and the old-school speed-adjustment switch makes operation a no-brainer.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
After a little early-2000s time on a downswing, the combo of a pink, translucent base and white tips has become a beautiful no-brainer for so many of us.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for no-brainer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-brainer
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Set the scene Soaring at 1,000 feet above sea level on the St James hills, just a 10-minute drive from the heat and bustle of the west coast’s towns and beaches, Apes Hill offers a refreshing breeze and views of both the Caribbean and Atlantic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The strong, onshore breeze is keeping the risk of dangerous rip currents high along the Atlantic beaches.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
1 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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Why did her mom press so hard for the littlest of nothings?—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
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