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 other four starters were no-brainers.
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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
There is no single silver bullet for this primary election problem, but a few fixes are no-brainers.
—Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Here’s a list of some no-brainers.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
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
There is no single silver bullet for this primary election problem, but a few fixes are no-brainers.
—Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 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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Eliminate cold breezes and allow warm air to flow around the pipes to prevent freezing again.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The grounds are blissfully quiet – aside from its immersive soundtrack of birdsong, insects, forest breezes—with enough green space to never feel busy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There aren’t many cakewalks in the NFL.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
1 Dec. 2025
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The Ducks have just two more trips outside the Pacific time zone to Rutgers and Iowa, neither of which will be cakewalks.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For family picnics, pack your favorite foods and claim a spot on the grass.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2026
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Bathrooms, water fountains and green grass perfect for picnics or playing sports — those are the exact features that are completely missing from some San Joaquin County parks.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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