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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of brainchild
Sunbelt is the brainchild of fashion entrepreneur Alexia Niedzielski, perhaps best known as cofounder of System magazine.
—
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Cinema Paradiso Hollywood was the brainchild of FLIFF director Gregory von Hausch, who left the nonprofit last year.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
World is the brainchild of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, and co-founders Alex Blania and Max Novendstern.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
His brainchild has brought a windfall to the conference and drawn imitators from every other conference.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for brainchild
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Cinema Paradiso Hollywood was the brainchild of FLIFF director Gregory von Hausch, who left the nonprofit last year.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
World is the brainchild of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, and co-founders Alex Blania and Max Novendstern.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
His brainchild has brought a windfall to the conference and drawn imitators from every other conference.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for brainchild
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainchild
Noun
-
The Trump administration's stance on AI has largely aligned with that of companies, arguing that regulation would stymie innovation.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
-
For well-resourced jurisdictions, this could spur innovation.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
-
The invention of cities could be to blame for the proliferation of bedbugs (Cimex lectularius), according to a new study.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 May 2025
-
Similarly, if an A.I. system speeds the invention of a lifesaving medical device, that device must still be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
Noun
-
Touting job creation for political expediency is one thing.—
Ashley Nunes,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
-
An amazing amount of work and talent goes into the creation of this unique film.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
Noun
-
Costco members on Reddit shared mostly disdain for the calzone concoction.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
-
In the r/Costco subreddit, most people aren’t impressed by the cheesy concoction.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Brainchild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainchild. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share