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
In retrospect, of course, all of these moves look like no-brainers.
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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
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
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
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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Willy’s older brother, Ben (Jonathan Cake, plummy-voiced and elegant, a cedar to Lane’s stunted apple tree), breezes in and out, always on the way to or from some impressive capital venture.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Partial clearing is expected midday before more showers in the late afternoon and evening that’ll be accompanied by increasing breezes.—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 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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Its dressy look will work for all sorts of spring and summer occasions like graduation parties, baby showers, and picnics.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bring your chairs, blankets, picnics, binoculars and leashed dogs.—
Sean Clancy,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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“No-brainers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-brainers. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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