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
The agency was the brainchild of now-Senator Elizabeth Warren, who was instrumental in the creation, building and launch of the agency.
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Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
The series is the brainchild of showrunner Elise McCredie and Wooden Horse joint-CEO and series executive producer Jude Troy, who share co-creator credits for the project.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
Matter and Shape is the brainchild of Matthieu Pinet, who launched it as an online design platform.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
The plant and home goods retail shop is open Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
McMullen is the brainchild of Sherri McMullen.
—Tabnie Dozier, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
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Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
The series is the brainchild of showrunner Elise McCredie and Wooden Horse joint-CEO and series executive producer Jude Troy, who share co-creator credits for the project.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
Matter and Shape is the brainchild of Matthieu Pinet, who launched it as an online design platform.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
The plant and home goods retail shop is open Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
McMullen is the brainchild of Sherri McMullen.
—Tabnie Dozier, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainchild
Noun
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Recognizing the urgent need for innovation in this life-saving sector, Pulse Charter Connect is a beacon of hope.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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There are examples where governments can be the first money experimenting with different methodologies and tools to fund innovation and creating capital that is aligned with actual market need.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The story of Zoe Bryce and Toby Withers, inventions of the hazy mind of Thora Pattern, could struggle to break the surface of the novel.—
Audrey Wollen,
The New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2025
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This was Thales, the invention of a bubbly Italian named Nicola Privato.—
Matthew Sherrill,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With his new music hitting the airwaves and more shows lined up in the coming months, Young is excited about the future—taking in feedback from his recent singles and performances to better inform his next steps in his music creation.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The panels and sharing sessions feature trends and challenges in the ASEAN film market, where rapidly soaring cinematic and theatrical creations are viewed.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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The laminated menu taped to the wall was stocked with the usual cheap alcoholic concoctions, plus the occasional witticism and curiosity.—
Hannah Gold,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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Those on TikTok or Instagram have likely seen mouth-watering reviews or promotions of sweets purveyors, from Yemeni pastries to colorful ice cream concoctions and viral Turkish desserts.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Brainchild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainchild. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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