a stroke of genius
noun phrase
: a brilliant and successful idea or decision
Deciding to relocate the company was a stroke of genius.
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In a stroke of genius, Nobody Wants This pairs her quite a bit with the ever-reliable Timothy Simons, who appears as Noah’s married brother Sasha.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
That move proved to be a stroke of genius when Willis went 2-0 subbing for an injured Love.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
In what seemed like a stroke of genius–or incredible luck–Donald Trump sold his money-losing D.C. hotel in 2022 and ended up with a handsome $127 million payday.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate is a stroke of genius that continues the upward trajectory of this campaign since its surprise start.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
Then, a stroke of genius: Sitting in her front row are Serena van der Woodsen and her posse of tall and sample-size socialites to save the day.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 30 July 2024
Ridley’s performance is a stroke of genius, too, and again reflects her dexterity as an actor and her commitment to make films that matter.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 18 July 2024
Still, that Amanda Lepore makeup job is a stroke of genius.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2024
In a stroke of genius, Pier 39 officials installed wooden floats more than three decades ago to serve as a rest stop for curious sea lions.
—Heather Knight Ian C. Bates, New York Times, 30 May 2024
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
That move proved to be a stroke of genius when Willis went 2-0 subbing for an injured Love.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
In what seemed like a stroke of genius–or incredible luck–Donald Trump sold his money-losing D.C. hotel in 2022 and ended up with a handsome $127 million payday.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate is a stroke of genius that continues the upward trajectory of this campaign since its surprise start.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
Then, a stroke of genius: Sitting in her front row are Serena van der Woodsen and her posse of tall and sample-size socialites to save the day.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 30 July 2024
Ridley’s performance is a stroke of genius, too, and again reflects her dexterity as an actor and her commitment to make films that matter.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 18 July 2024
Still, that Amanda Lepore makeup job is a stroke of genius.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2024
In a stroke of genius, Pier 39 officials installed wooden floats more than three decades ago to serve as a rest stop for curious sea lions.
—Heather Knight Ian C. Bates, New York Times, 30 May 2024
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“A stroke of genius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20stroke%20of%20genius. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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