as in breezes
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-brainers
The Panthers got some no-brainers out of the way, too.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
With a handful of moves that should largely be no-brainers, though, Green Bay can position itself to be a player in free agency.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The other four starters were no-brainers.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
So in an ideal world, Luke Clanton and Jackson Koivun become no-brainers.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
These are no-brainers for decorating your home’s coffee station.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Here’s a list of some no-brainers.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
With a handful of moves that should largely be no-brainers, though, Green Bay can position itself to be a player in free agency.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The other four starters were no-brainers.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
So in an ideal world, Luke Clanton and Jackson Koivun become no-brainers.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
These are no-brainers for decorating your home’s coffee station.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Here’s a list of some no-brainers.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-brainers
Noun
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Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures will climb into the mid-70s to low 80s in the afternoon under mostly sunny skies and balmy breezes.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are no real cakewalks in March and – as Thursday proved – upsets are always on the cards.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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There aren’t many cakewalks in the NFL.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Initially the food of immigrants, the humble combination of a frank wrapped in a bun became part of the country’s cultural fabric, a staple at picnics, baseball stadiums, barbecues and fairs.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fresh produce and picnics are the perfect excuse to get into baking, smoothies, and more seasonal dishes.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“No-brainers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-brainers. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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