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stroke of genius

NOUN
chef-d'oeuvre
Synonyms
STRONG
classic prize treasure
WEAK
magnum opus masterwork
NOUN
coup
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action overthrow plot revolution
STRONG
accomplishment deed exploit feat stratagem stroke stunt upset
WEAK
coup d'état coup de mâitre successful stroke tour de force
Antonyms
STRONG
failure
NOUN
tour de force
Synonyms
WEAK
accomplishment achievement attainment chef-d'oeuvre conquest deed exploit feat feat of strength grand achievement great achievement magnum opus master stroke masterpiece masterwork performance pièce de résistance success triumph victory

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It didn’t take long for the switch to look like a stroke of genius.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

But the real stroke of genius "was putting plush toys in the claw games", said Bottos.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

In a stroke of genius, I discovered the perfect vacation desk hack: the ironing board.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2025

And if I ever had a stroke of genius and came up with something where I'm like, 'This has laundry detergent written all over it', then, for sure, I'm not above it.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2024

Colonel Korn’s rule was a stroke of genius, Colonel Korn explained in his report to Colonel Cathcart.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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