no-brainer

noun

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

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Augment Early Growth Efforts Leveraging generative AI for staff augmentation in marketing, provision of customer support and lead generation (in compliance with relevant regulations) is an absolute no-brainer for small-business owners and startup founders. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 After the 2018 film starring Michelle Yeoh, Constance Wu and Henry Golding grossed $240 million at the global box office, a sequel was a no-brainer. Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025 The University of the South (also known as Sewanee) had to be a no-brainer. Adam Tamburin, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025 Breaking up with a team that felt like family was far from a no-brainer. Sean Gregory / London and Maranello, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for no-brainer

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Mar. 2025.

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