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
That was a no-brainer for a basketball fan like him.
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Either way, Jurassic Burger does seem like a no-brainer for families with young children.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
For just $25, this weekender is a no-brainer add to cart.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Putting these tech bros on the ballot should be a no-brainer.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Either way, Jurassic Burger does seem like a no-brainer for families with young children.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
For just $25, this weekender is a no-brainer add to cart.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Putting these tech bros on the ballot should be a no-brainer.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for no-brainer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-brainer
Noun
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Lining your slow cooker with aluminum foil will make cleanup a breeze.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Its waterproof material not only stands up to spills and unpredictable weather, but also makes cleanup a breeze.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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