as in breeze
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-brainer
This should have been a no-brainer, in view of the current local experiences.
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Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
As a mom, leggings are a no-brainer wardrobe essential most days.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Verdict: Re-signing Gueye is a no-brainer, and Doucoure would also be a useful player to have in the squad next season if a deal can be struck.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Early on, this one was more of a no-brainer for the television exec.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
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Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
As a mom, leggings are a no-brainer wardrobe essential most days.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Verdict: Re-signing Gueye is a no-brainer, and Doucoure would also be a useful player to have in the squad next season if a deal can be struck.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Early on, this one was more of a no-brainer for the television exec.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no-brainer
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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-brainer. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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