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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
Only in the case of Carolina Castiglioni’s brainchild, there will be no changes at the creative helm but rather in its retail footprint, since the designer is preparing to unveil Plan C’s first flagship in the city.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Christmas in July, held July 2 and in its second year, is the brainchild of Eileen Gabriel-Galan, a Park Ridge Park District supervisor.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
The idea to increase fees for foreign tourists is the brainchild of Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), a think tank based in Montana.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 7 July 2025
Vic and Al's, the brainchild of Nic Patrizi (of Patrizi's just down the road), has been serving up authentic Cajun fare since 2019.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Christmas in July, held July 2 and in its second year, is the brainchild of Eileen Gabriel-Galan, a Park Ridge Park District supervisor.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
The idea to increase fees for foreign tourists is the brainchild of Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), a think tank based in Montana.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 7 July 2025
Vic and Al's, the brainchild of Nic Patrizi (of Patrizi's just down the road), has been serving up authentic Cajun fare since 2019.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainchild
Noun
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When leaders create time and space for reflection, organizations shift from cultures of compliance to cultures of thoughtful engagement, unlocking innovation and resilience even in turbulent markets.—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The American Academy of Nursing has more than 3,200 fellows who represent the organization's mission of advancing health care policy through nursing leadership, innovation and science.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The Carter family, while influential, can not be credited with the genre's invention.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Thanks to Apple’s invention, users could rent out an apartment easily on their phone, sitting in their back pocket.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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The group secured support from France’s National Cinema Centre (CNC) for the creation of l’ACID, which Thorn would preside over from 1992 to 1995.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 July 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,
8 July 2025
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His plays are filled with characters who ingest all manner of fantastical pharmaceutical concoctions.—
Sam Kelly
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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Our preferred scent goes to Vanilla Verve, a spicy-sweet concoction of green cardamom, vanilla, tonka bean, and amber.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
6 July 2025
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“Brainchild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainchild. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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