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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This feels like the biggest no-brainer prediction so far.
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James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Sounds like a no-brainer, but why is this so hard to do?
—Sandy Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Helping kids grow up with devices intentionally and carefully, with guardrails across the internet, apps, and devices in general, should be a no-brainer simple.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Stretchy, sweat-wicking, and breathable, these no-fuss pants are a no-brainer for work trips and beyond.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Sounds like a no-brainer, but why is this so hard to do?
—Sandy Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Helping kids grow up with devices intentionally and carefully, with guardrails across the internet, apps, and devices in general, should be a no-brainer simple.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Stretchy, sweat-wicking, and breathable, these no-fuss pants are a no-brainer for work trips and beyond.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-brainer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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