How to Use brainchild in a Sentence

brainchild

noun
  • The museum is the brainchild of a wealthy art collector.
  • The film is the brainchild of the Chiodo brothers, who wrote it, directed it, did the practical effects, and did the makeup.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
  • It’s the brainchild of founder Milan Rouge to create a place where luxury meets streetwear, and who better to curate such a vibe than a Black woman.
    Essence, 3 Feb. 2022
  • Kerik testified before the House panel last month for roughly eight hours and said the idea to use the military to secure ballot boxes was the brainchild of Waldron.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2022
  • The brainchild of director Christopher Miller, each of the eight episodes is focuses on a different character and a different genre from rom-com to a musical.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 26 Jan. 2022
  • The company is the brainchild of Richard Klausner, a serial biotech entrepreneur who has previously founded two biotechs that raised large sums and sold to larger firms.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 24 Jan. 2022
  • The habit is the brainchild of coach Alex Clemsen, who has helmed the Terps since April 2019.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2023
  • The bonkers new submersible, which is the brainchild of Rob Innes, has the body of a shark and the power of a jetboat.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2023
  • The contest is the brainchild of New Bedford Food Tours.
    Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The film's namesake, though, was the brainchild of the director.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 9 Feb. 2022
  • The album was the brainchild of 7A Records co-owner Glenn Gretlund.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2023
  • But the first torch relay was the brainchild of Carl Diem, the organizer of the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
    Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 21 July 2024
  • Death was the brainchild of Chuck Shuldiner, who played all the instruments on the record save drums.
    Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2023
  • This store is the brainchild of Brooms, who used to sell fashion accessories in the same space.
    Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 11 Feb. 2022
  • The project is described as the brainchild of brothers Fred, Duncan and Patrick Kennedy.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2022
  • The show was the brainchild of modelling agent Chelsea Bonner.
    Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 13 May 2022
  • The 320-acre farm with a herd of bison in Bloomington is the brainchild of three former band mates.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 July 2022
  • Oars + Alps is the brainchild of two women married to two very outdoorsy men.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 May 2022
  • Yeah, so this fair was the brainchild of Prince Albert, who is the husband of Queen Victoria.
    Quartz Staff, Quartz, 2 May 2023
  • Nee’s brainchild went on to win a Peabody Award in 2014 for children’s programming.
    Katie Reul, Variety, 26 Oct. 2022
  • The brand is the brainchild of three-time Olympic medalist Kari Traa, a promising guarantee for warmth on the slopes and beyond.
    Marisa Petrarca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024
  • FanDuel began in 2009 thanks to the brainchild of five colleagues and friends.
    Gary Pearson | Catena Media, oregonlive, 9 Dec. 2022
  • The theatre group is the brainchild of journalist and author Joel Samberg, who moved to Avon back in 2010.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
  • This place is the brainchild of co-owners and life partners Emily Williams and Laurence Faber.
    Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The mock election is the brainchild of fifth grade teacher Danielle Salgado.
    Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The company is the brainchild of Miray Cruises, which has been in the industry for 30 years.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Ocado is the brainchild of three former Goldman Sachs bankers.
    Caitlin Ostroff, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022
  • The idea was the brainchild of sculptor Forrest Myers, who took a deep interest in the space program.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The brewery, which opened in June 2016, is the brainchild of home brewer and video game designer Kelsey McNair.
    Gary Stoller, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Lagun wasn’t the brainchild behind the pasta delivery company.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 1 Oct. 2024

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