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.
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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.
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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.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
Still, some positions seem like no-brainers.
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Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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.
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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.
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Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
The other four starters were no-brainers.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
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
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Mediterranean breezes shape Picpoul de Pinet differently than the higher elevations of Terrasses du Larzac influence structured red blends.
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Knicks celebrate Fresh-off-the-title darlings Deuce McBride and Tyler Kolek swap confetti for ocean breezes at Montauk’s hot spot Bounce Beach.
Noun
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Becerra also has a lot more electoral experience, having won 14 elections in California (many cakewalks as a Congressman).
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There are no real cakewalks in March and – as Thursday proved – upsets are always on the cards.
Noun
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A lot of picnics and other events happening.
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Plus, stock up on breezy staple pieces like these lightweight wide-leg pants that work for beach days, picnics at the park, and more.
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