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 brainchild of native son and tech mogul Jan Schoch, the 30-room Huus Quell (from $550 a night) aims to be a beacon for longevity seekers with its signature L3 Long–Lasting Lifestyle Circle designed to promote cellular regeneration.
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Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The brainchild of Chris Roberts, the mind behind Wing Commander and Freelancer, Star Citizen is probably the most ambitious ongoing project in video games, having raised nearly one billion dollars in funding as of this writing.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Why cruise lines conduct safety drills Safety drills, also called muster drills, are not the brainchild of a sadistic cruise ship officer, trying to place obstacles between cruise guests and their sunbathing and cocktails.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the course of his business career, Sprecher has achieved success by leaning on the brainchilds of other entrepreneurs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The brainchild of Chris Roberts, the mind behind Wing Commander and Freelancer, Star Citizen is probably the most ambitious ongoing project in video games, having raised nearly one billion dollars in funding as of this writing.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Why cruise lines conduct safety drills Safety drills, also called muster drills, are not the brainchild of a sadistic cruise ship officer, trying to place obstacles between cruise guests and their sunbathing and cocktails.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the course of his business career, Sprecher has achieved success by leaning on the brainchilds of other entrepreneurs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainchild
Noun
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With the rise in popularity of the bourbon industry over the past couple of decades, consumers crave innovation and authenticity.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Decades in the making, built by nations, sustained by trust and partnerships, and powered by science, innovation and curiosity.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The precarious state of her mind forces us to question whether Sylvia and Ted are ghosts, hallucinations or literary inventions sprung to life.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Past administrations offered legal and moral justifications for military inventions, such as the Bush administration’s claims that Iraq was a just war.—
Gerard F. Powers,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 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,
18 Feb. 2026
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The committee’s creation is the latest call for transparency and further investigation in the aftermath of the Justice Department’s release of a trove of Epstein files, which has sent shockwaves through several industries after revelations about the late financier’s ties to prominent figures.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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