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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The choice was a no-brainer for the Wingate commit, who is one of 13 seniors on the Vikings’ roster. Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 Chisholm added that his affinity for the Yankees organization and Boone made his move back to third base a no-brainer. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025 For him, the decision was a no-brainer: greater opportunity and diversity. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 Now, working with longtime pals King and Nixon felt like a no-brainer, and on brand for the series. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 May 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 9 Jun. 2025.

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