as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the artificial language Esperanto was the brainchild of L. L. Zamenhof, a Polish oculist
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Recent Examples of brainchild
As for Dinko — which was named after one of the most important shots in pickleball, the dink — the idea for the complex was the brainchild of Maria Sarmiento, 55, and Alonso, 48.
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Both the Atoms and the Colgate Games were the brainchild of Toussaint’s predecessor, the late Fred Thompson.
—Tony Paige, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
The club itself is the brainchild of Tom Garfinkel, CEO of the Miami Dolphins, which is the organization that owns and operates the Hard Rock Stadium.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
The brand is the brainchild of Baltimore resident and Manchester, England, transplant Steve Arzoni, who as CEO has spent the past six years with his team developing protective materials for sports such as flag football, 7-on-7 football and soccer.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Both the Atoms and the Colgate Games were the brainchild of Toussaint’s predecessor, the late Fred Thompson.
—Tony Paige, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
The club itself is the brainchild of Tom Garfinkel, CEO of the Miami Dolphins, which is the organization that owns and operates the Hard Rock Stadium.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
The brand is the brainchild of Baltimore resident and Manchester, England, transplant Steve Arzoni, who as CEO has spent the past six years with his team developing protective materials for sports such as flag football, 7-on-7 football and soccer.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainchild
Noun
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The key innovation is a hollow head, created through a 24-hour 3D printing process and a lattice structure inside the club.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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Each image stood as a testament to the artistry, innovation, and undeniable influence of Black beauty in the fashion and entertainment industries.—
Lyric Christian,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Except Gibson’s inventions are so brazen that this more nuanced argument gets lost.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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But controlling what's left of the other powers is a bit of a hassle, so the invention of nuclear weapons will be what gives you the last word on any negotiating table.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Lavrov has not commented on the creation of the base.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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The creations showcased Shakira's softer side as well as the red-hot style she's known for.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Sailors could mix Rose’s concoction with their rum ration, but officers required good British gin, and gin with lime cordial is a Gimlet.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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Oh yeah, and don’t forget to sneak a little Tribe CBD oil into this citrusy concoction.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Brainchild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainchild. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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