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
Mitzvah Meals was the brainchild of Monica Engel, who about 26 years ago conceived a plan to feed the hungry through her synagogue, Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Ana, quickly enlisting the help of another member, caterer Hollis O’Brien, owner of Parties by Panache in Brea.
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
The Dual Lens camera is the brainchild of German optics veteran Rollei, and features an 8x optical zoom lens to the front that feeds light to a 1/2.8-inch-type CMOS imaging sensor plus a 3.37-mm selfie lens matched to a 1/3.06-inch-type sensor.
—Paul Ridden
july 30, New Atlas, 30 July 2025
The breakout brand—which now sells 1.7 boxes per second—is the brainchild of CEO Jen Zeszut, who cofounded Goodles with Paul Earle and actress Gal Gadot.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The product is the brainchild of Dr. Jason Diamond, a Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon whose client list includes Nikki Glaser and Kim Kardashian.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 July 2025
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
The Dual Lens camera is the brainchild of German optics veteran Rollei, and features an 8x optical zoom lens to the front that feeds light to a 1/2.8-inch-type CMOS imaging sensor plus a 3.37-mm selfie lens matched to a 1/3.06-inch-type sensor.
—Paul Ridden
july 30, New Atlas, 30 July 2025
The breakout brand—which now sells 1.7 boxes per second—is the brainchild of CEO Jen Zeszut, who cofounded Goodles with Paul Earle and actress Gal Gadot.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The product is the brainchild of Dr. Jason Diamond, a Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon whose client list includes Nikki Glaser and Kim Kardashian.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainchild
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These are on top of images and videos published last week that highlight the Pixel’s folding phones and nodding towards the innovation in the Android platform that is missing in other platforms.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The agency focuses on developing creative industries while promoting the integration of creativity and innovation into production to enhance the value of goods, services and cultural capital.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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Globalization itself had less to do with trade agreements than with technology—particularly the invention of the shipping container and the spread of broadband.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Aug. 2025
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The modern electric washing machine is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Tools that cause discrimination are often rectified after the fact, and usually not at the time of creation.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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This event leads to the creation of a new Indian espionage agency, focused especially on monitoring threats in enemy territories: the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).—
Time,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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The members created drink concoctions using the sparkling water, fruits, and other scents.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Nobody grouses about waiting for two scoops of a banana-and-peanut-butter concoction called Fat Elvis.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Brainchild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainchild. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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