as in breeze
something easily done or dealt with
no one was pretending that winning the election would be a cakewalk
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Recent Examples of cakewalk
But the Supreme Court may be a cakewalk compared to the challenge Cargill and his gun shop are facing from creditors in bankruptcy court.
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Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
There aren’t many cakewalks in the NFL.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
The ball was coming out of Maye’s hand oddly in a game that should have been a cakewalk against the NFL’s worst defense.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
Don’t expect a cakewalk, though.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
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Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
There aren’t many cakewalks in the NFL.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
The ball was coming out of Maye’s hand oddly in a game that should have been a cakewalk against the NFL’s worst defense.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
Don’t expect a cakewalk, though.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cakewalk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakewalk
Noun
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Set the scene Soaring at 1,000 feet above sea level on the St James hills, just a 10-minute drive from the heat and bustle of the west coast’s towns and beaches, Apes Hill offers a refreshing breeze and views of both the Caribbean and Atlantic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The strong, onshore breeze is keeping the risk of dangerous rip currents high along the Atlantic beaches.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area A sandy footpath takes you to Livadia Beach, which is blissfully free of sunbeds and beach bars (ask the staff to loan you an umbrella and pack you a picnic).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Research published over the past several years reveals that herring gulls — those bold birds haunting beaches, rooftops and picnic spots — actively observe and interpret human behavior to guide their own decisions.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Additions to the menu include alligator bites and sweet treats, including strawberry shortcake and turtle cheesecake, a decadent chocolate cake and, of course, beignets.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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For Young, getting Cardi B into the School of Business would be the icing on the cake.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Cakewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakewalk. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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