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
With my first lift out of the way, and having at least one good snatch on the board, the rest of the session felt like a cakewalk.
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Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Inspired by Sousa marches and postbellum dances like the cakewalk, ragtime took off in the 1890s and defined the sound of its era.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
But the Supreme Court may be a cakewalk compared to the challenge Cargill and his gun shop are facing from creditors in bankruptcy court.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
There aren’t many cakewalks in the NFL.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
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Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Inspired by Sousa marches and postbellum dances like the cakewalk, ragtime took off in the 1890s and defined the sound of its era.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
But the Supreme Court may be a cakewalk compared to the challenge Cargill and his gun shop are facing from creditors in bankruptcy court.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
There aren’t many cakewalks in the NFL.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakewalk
Noun
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Sunset naturally becomes part of the dining experience, while the ocean breeze, dim lighting and minimalist architecture create an ambiance that feels both intimate and cinematic.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Navigating a chaotic city street during rush hour is a subconscious breeze for humans.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Here, expansive lawns are an ideal place to roll out a picnic and watch for dolphins flipping out of the bay in the distance.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Two friends from Auburn and Berkeley were meeting halfway for a picnic in Sacramento but said even driving there in the strong wind was scary.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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For example, add strawberries or raspberries to a small slice of chocolate cake.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Additionally, there are plenty of whole-grain or brown rice cake options available today.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
14 May 2026
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“Cakewalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakewalk. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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