a stroke of genius

noun phrase

: a brilliant and successful idea or decision

Deciding to relocate the company was a stroke of genius.

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That move proved to be a stroke of genius when Willis went 2-0 subbing for an injured Love. —Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024

In what seemed like a stroke of genius–or incredible luck–Donald Trump sold his money-losing D.C. hotel in 2022 and ended up with a handsome $127 million payday. —Zach Everson, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate is a stroke of genius that continues the upward trajectory of this campaign since its surprise start. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024

Then, a stroke of genius: Sitting in her front row are Serena van der Woodsen and her posse of tall and sample-size socialites to save the day. —Irene Kim, Vogue, 30 July 2024

Ridley’s performance is a stroke of genius, too, and again reflects her dexterity as an actor and her commitment to make films that matter. —Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 18 July 2024

Still, that Amanda Lepore makeup job is a stroke of genius. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2024

In a stroke of genius, Pier 39 officials installed wooden floats more than three decades ago to serve as a rest stop for curious sea lions. —Heather Knight Ian C. Bates, New York Times, 30 May 2024

In a stroke of genius, Downey plays all of the white men who take the Captain under their wing. —Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024