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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Pinstripes are a no-brainer way to dress up your outfit, since the sophisticated print exudes elegance and is so easy to pair with wardrobe basics like the turtleneck sweater Kate wore. Nicol Natale, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025 Improving and expanding accessory dwelling unit development should be a no-brainer given Chicago’s 120,000-unit shortage of affordable housing. Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 This super budget-friendly tube is a no-brainer in the classic British Red shade. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025 When the comedian Tig Notaro appears — going onstage to introduce Gibson before what may be their last spoken word performance — her presence feels like a no-brainer. Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for no-brainer 

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Feb. 2025.

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