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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With long weekend getaways starting from as low as $348, this is a no-brainer. Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025 With hot-button topics like the rise of AI on the minds of everyone in Hollywood, this concept may seem like a no-brainer — but the idea has actually been percolating for over 20 years with the Aardman Animations team. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025 Among his first items of business in 2025, Abrams reported early to camp — another no-brainer decision for a player who must prove his commitment to the team is stronger this year than last. Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025 Knowing the value of body positivity and having girls who are starting to play sports, her partnership with Dove was a no-brainer. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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