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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Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
With hot-button topics like the rise of AI on the minds of everyone in Hollywood, this concept may seem like a no-brainer — but the idea has actually been percolating for over 20 years with the Aardman Animations team.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Among his first items of business in 2025, Abrams reported early to camp — another no-brainer decision for a player who must prove his commitment to the team is stronger this year than last.
—Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Knowing the value of body positivity and having girls who are starting to play sports, her partnership with Dove was a no-brainer.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
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“No-brainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-brainer. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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