no-brainer

noun

no-brain·​er ˈnō-ˈbrā-nər How to pronounce no-brainer (audio)
: something that requires a minimum of thought

Examples of no-brainer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In retrospect, casting newlyweds Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor as the battling spouses in Edward Albee’s searing drama seems like a no-brainer. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024 Three years ago, when a local developer hatched plans for a 352-unit apartment building in West Philadelphia, the project was a no-brainer. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024 Viking’s resilience in a tough time for the industry made the decision to go public a no-brainer for Hagen. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 May 2024 The developer said the $74 million complex was a no-brainer for the location. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2024 Lopez’s official duties at fashion’s biggest night seem like a no-brainer, considering the star has attended 13 times prior to Monday’s event. Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 To get our fill of belly-warming whisky in a string of cozy pubs and hotel bars, stopping in Edinburgh was a no-brainer. Vicki Denig, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2024 Super Slots: If immersive, real-casino action is your thing, Super Slots is a no-brainer. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024 And once Jackson’s thoughts about those dancer-choreographers are linked to the dance numbers, their influence on Jackson feels like a no-brainer. Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of no-brainer was in 1959

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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-brainer. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

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