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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
The new design is the brainchild of a multidisciplinary team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, and was made possible by cutting-edge 3D printing techniques.
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IEEE Spectrum, 14 Dec. 2024
The restaurant is the brainchild of ITR Investment Group, a company originally based in Orange County, California, that moved to Arizona with plans to build a luxury resort in Scottsdale.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
It was created in the aftermath of the 2008 and 2009 financial crisis and was originally the brainchild of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
The team behind the innovation Brick My World is the brainchild of a diverse team of Lego enthusiasts and tech innovators.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 14 Dec. 2024
The restaurant is the brainchild of ITR Investment Group, a company originally based in Orange County, California, that moved to Arizona with plans to build a luxury resort in Scottsdale.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
It was created in the aftermath of the 2008 and 2009 financial crisis and was originally the brainchild of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
The team behind the innovation Brick My World is the brainchild of a diverse team of Lego enthusiasts and tech innovators.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainchild
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The goal is to enable safe innovation, not restrict it.Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The most significant untapped source of innovation lies in public health practice itself.Caitlin Rivers, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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In the 20th century, things became even more like a space voyage with the invention of the nuclear submarine.David Szondy, New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
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The company paid more than $352,000 for access to bodies and lab space to train doctors on its invention from 2019 through 2023, shortly before it was acquired by Boston Scientific. The University of North Texas Health Science Center regularly leased out unclaimed bodies for research and training.Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Watching Marty create characters that lived both in reality and also only his head, was a masterclass in spontaneous creation.Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Stir these directly into your batter, dough, or custard to infuse your creation with intense vanilla flavor.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Whether serving your wine in individual glasses or a large pitcher, garnishes are necessary for finalizing the concoction.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024
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The color that symbolizes passion, richness, ambition, and sophistication is an apt choice to pair with a variety of colors — neutrals, neons and pastels, too — however, nothing is quite as striking as a head-to-toe cherry coded concoction.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Brainchild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainchild. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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