no-brainers

plural of no-brainer
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 Kelce’s older brother and fellow football great, Jason, and Swift’s younger brother, Austin, are both no-brainers. Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026 Consider these no-brainers for last-minute soirees and add them to your cart of cleaning essentials and extra charging cords. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 Start with the Easy Stuff – Broken markers, product manuals that can be found online, gift cards with no balance, and expired medications are all no-brainers. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 Still, some positions seem like no-brainers. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 In retrospect, of course, all of these moves look like no-brainers. Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Mar. 2026 The Panthers got some no-brainers out of the way, too. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-brainers
Noun
  • The region’s mild climate and coastal breezes encourage an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Peak-season crowds begin to thin, evening breezes feel a little cooler and the countdown to Labor Day serves as a reminder to savor the season before shorter autumn days arrive.
    Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Becerra also has a lot more electoral experience, having won 14 elections in California (many cakewalks as a Congressman).
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
  • 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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  • The temperature-regulating fabric, made from a blend of 65 percent cotton and 35 percent linen, is the perfect choice for any upcoming bridal or baby showers, picnics, or even as a cool swimsuit cover-up at the beach.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The installation forms one part of Frogner Park, one of Oslo’s busiest recreational spaces, where monumental art sits alongside picnics, exercise, family outings and ordinary neighborhood life.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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“No-brainers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-brainers. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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