How to Use no-brainer in a Sentence

no-brainer

noun
  • This is a no-brainer, and my agency does this for all of our clients.
    Bernard May, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Emily Meade: As far as the project, the people, that was a no-brainer.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The race isn't over by any means, but Maxey's leap to a no-brainer All-Star is putting him in the lead.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Here’s the no-recipe recipe for this no-brainer Italian meal.
    Megan Litt, Bon Appétit, 5 Sep. 2023
  • This policy -- which has the force of law -- is a no-brainer.
    Stewart Whitson, National Review, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Hicks says the reason to preserve the clubhouse is a no-brainer.
    Buffy Gorrilla, NPR, 25 Sep. 2024
  • With a flakey crust and hearty filling, this meat pie is a no-brainer for the colder months ahead.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 29 Dec. 2023
  • This would be a no-brainer if the black Ultra 2 was ugly.
    Victoria Song, The Verge, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Lainey said teaming up with the historic brand was a no-brainer for her.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 12 May 2023
  • 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
  • When the folks in the directors’ truck saw his expression, the choice was a no-brainer.
    Matthew Jacobs, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Rating this sandwich 5 out of 5 stars was a no-brainer for me.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 10 Oct. 2024
  • That, too, seemed like a no-brainer at the time, and the court duly held that Clinton could not be treated as above the law.
    Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Claw clips are back in a very big way in 2023, making these custom cuties a no-brainer.
    Rebecca Norris, Woman's Day Magazine, 19 Apr. 2023
  • And at just $10, this versatile new belt bag is a no-brainer.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Getting that type of talent at pick No. 26 could be a no-brainer for the Cowboys.
    Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 4 Apr. 2023
  • And with prices starting as low as $25, this set should be a no-brainer purchase ahead of your next trip.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Mango long coat with lapels A timeless coat that's 50% off is a no-brainer.
    Porter Simmons, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The Row’s suede shoulder bag in navy is a no-brainer match; the same goes for Loewe’s signature fringed scarf.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Nicole Polizzi) first choice for son Lorenzo was a no-brainer: Farley, of course.
    Brooke Showell, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Though she was advised to not do Scary Movie, accepting the role was a no-brainer.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 July 2024
  • The bill was such a no-brainer that all 40 senators voted for it.
    George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2023
  • Making the switch would seem to be a no-brainer, but experts say the matter is not that simple.
    Laura Daily, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023
  • That resets the clock in terms of spring preparation for a guy who seemed the no-brainer choice to start on opening day.
    Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Emily Blunt, Martha Stewart, and Oprah are fans of the no-brainer outfit, too.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
  • For such an affordable price, this tech gift is a no-brainer.
    Patrice J. Williams, Parents, 12 July 2024
  • For Weber and Giordano, opening up a shop in LA was a no-brainer.
    Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2023
  • For 24 percent off at Amazon, this should be a no-brainer.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 July 2024
  • Grounding the storytelling in that decade was a no-brainer.
    Celia Wren, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
  • 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

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