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
Establishing the center, which was first named the Model City Cultural Arts Center, was the brainchild of the late congresswoman Carrie Meek and pastor Sondra Roberts Julien.
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Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The Conjuring–verse is an exercise in branding, the brainchild of master hucksters Ed and Lorraine Warren.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
EverPass is the brainchild of the NFL’s venture capital arm 32 Equity and RedBird Capital Partners.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Denim Institute and Museum, slated to open next June, is the brainchild of denim designer Loren Cronk and L’Agence CEO Jonny Saven.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The Conjuring–verse is an exercise in branding, the brainchild of master hucksters Ed and Lorraine Warren.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
EverPass is the brainchild of the NFL’s venture capital arm 32 Equity and RedBird Capital Partners.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Denim Institute and Museum, slated to open next June, is the brainchild of denim designer Loren Cronk and L’Agence CEO Jonny Saven.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainchild
Noun
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The Global South's innovation ecosystem shows us that technology can emerge from and serve local needs.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are bold new innovations, like a setting spray that’s basically a finishing powder in a bottle, and a three-in-one foundation stick that also hydrates and primes.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Five centuries ago, a modest invention in a German workshop sparked the world’s first information revolution.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That sense of invention has defined his work.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Victor looks into his creation’s eyes and agrees.—
Thomas Page McBee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Haunted Carwash was the sinister concoction of spooky enthusiasts Long Vo and Veronica Young of Huntington Beach.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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There, the four finalists will craft their most innovative concoctions for a panel of discerning judges—and compete for some seriously impressive prizes, including a trip for two to Barbados + private educational tour of Foursquare Distillery.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Brainchild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainchild. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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