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, he literally got rid of six of those tracks — one bass, two guitars, and the remaining synthesizer stacks — and stripped it down to bare essentials. — Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026 The hotel has an on-site country-style pub, used by guests and locals alike, which in itself is a stroke of genius. — Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026 Humble brag; That turned out to be a stroke of genius on my part. — Marc Silver, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026 Murakami's self-belief may have been a stroke of genius, however, as he's been one of the main characters during the opening weekend of the 2026 MLB season. — Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a stroke of genius

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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 13 Jul. 2026.

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