no-brainer

noun

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

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That was why Picollo felt a long-term extension for Quatraro was a no-brainer. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026 From elevated comforts like an under-$100 Beyond Yoga Zip-up to airport-to-dinner blouses like the half-off Halogen Woven Shirt, style upgrades at these prices are a no-brainer. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026 Ultimately, signing on for the show was a no-brainer as far as Segarra is concerned. Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026 Four colorways—all friendly neutrals—make this a bedding no-brainer, especially at $119. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 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 6 Jan. 2026.

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