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 The first of these, 2FA, is the only one that might be a common interruption to your online activity flow and will kick in when the second is activated, but the third really is a no-brainer. Davey Winder, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Paramount quickly greenlit a sequel, a no-brainer in an era in which horror is one of the only sure bets left at the box office. Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024 As the old saying goes, the kitchen is the heart of the home, so filling it with items that have a little soul is a no-brainer. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024 The band was so good at that point in time that recording and releasing a live album seemed like a no-brainer. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for no-brainer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of no-brainer was in 1954

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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-brainer. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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