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
Now in its second year, the Shakti Design Residency is the brainchild of Shalini Misra, a forward-thinking philanthropist and interior designer who lives and works between New Delhi, London, and New York.
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Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The mini shootaround was the brainchild of Michigan coach Dusty May, who wanted his players to get comfortable with the extreme depth perception that would await them on a basketball floor in the middle of Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts and the site of this year’s Final Four.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The project is the brainchild of Zita Cobb, who grew up on Fogo and made her fortune in Silicon Valley before becoming a very different kind of entrepreneur.
—Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Global affairs head Chris Lehane is considered the brainchild, while president Greg Brockman has been the biggest donor.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The mini shootaround was the brainchild of Michigan coach Dusty May, who wanted his players to get comfortable with the extreme depth perception that would await them on a basketball floor in the middle of Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts and the site of this year’s Final Four.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The project is the brainchild of Zita Cobb, who grew up on Fogo and made her fortune in Silicon Valley before becoming a very different kind of entrepreneur.
—Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Global affairs head Chris Lehane is considered the brainchild, while president Greg Brockman has been the biggest donor.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainchild
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McRae was deeply involved in economic development and improvements in education and developed a national reputation for innovation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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If your company values innovation, hire people who challenge ideas and push for creative solutions — not just those who agree with everything.—
Karla Vallecillo,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some adolescents may need therapy or other inventions from mental health professionals, says Skeer.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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His invention was modestly successful, acquired by Monsanto but ultimately rejected by the public for its subpar taste.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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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 Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Paris said a focus of the bill is addressing the reimbursement rates, the creation of two new funds and continuing up an existing fund to provide more support for foster care families.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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