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 deal that created Kraft Heinz in 2015 was the brainchild of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and private equity firm 3G Capital.
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Courtesy of the artist and MC2 Now Media Now Media is the brainchild of Matt Medved (a fellow Forbes contributor) and Alejandro Navia, who launched it to report on the ins and outs of onchain art with a decidedly humanistic approach.
—Ana María Caballero, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The brainchild of the Italian restaurant's former pastry chef, Chase Maus, it's made with Swiss meringue buttercream and mascarpone, giving it an insanely silky texture.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
And the Fed, birthed in 1913, was the brainchild of Woodrow Wilson, the godfather of the modern administrative state.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Courtesy of the artist and MC2 Now Media Now Media is the brainchild of Matt Medved (a fellow Forbes contributor) and Alejandro Navia, who launched it to report on the ins and outs of onchain art with a decidedly humanistic approach.
—Ana María Caballero, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The brainchild of the Italian restaurant's former pastry chef, Chase Maus, it's made with Swiss meringue buttercream and mascarpone, giving it an insanely silky texture.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
And the Fed, birthed in 1913, was the brainchild of Woodrow Wilson, the godfather of the modern administrative state.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainchild
Noun
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This multi-tasking innovation, which is boosted with five skincare ingredients, won over testers with its lightweight and luxurious feel.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The innovation started with Michael Saylor.—
Christopher Perkins,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are also exhibits of actual cutting-edge inventions and a high-tech spa room with a silky-soft carpet.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thinking outside the box, invention, trailblazing, individuality and self-belief were not only showcased on screen in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The creation of Anglo Teck could be the spark for Glencore and Rio Tinto to restart their negotiations and for BHP to step up its hunt for copper expansion deals.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
10 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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