STRATEGIC Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

strategic

adjective

as in key

of great importance especially to the future or outcome of something This is a strategic goal that could make or break the company.

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Recent Examples of strategic During the Tuesday, Jan. 21 school board meeting that followed the press conference, the board also approved a five-year strategic plan that includes a literacy goal of having 50% of third-graders reading on grade level by 2029 with annual gains leading up to it. —

Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2025 That’s a strategic pillar in how Bristol Sport works. —

Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 Additionally, Craig Miller has become senior vice president of strategic initiatives. —

Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025 Roc Nation continues its role as the strategic entertainment advisor, ensuring a groundbreaking spectacle, while Lamar’s creative collective, pgLang, will helm the artistic vision of the performance. —

Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for strategic

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In an interview in late 2023, Wilson told Forbes his key focus was on Amer, whose sales are predicted to surpass $5.1 billion in 2024, up from $4.4 billion in 2023 and $2.5 billion in 2021.

— Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
Optical connectivity is emerging as a key enabler, and at the forefront of this transformation is Teramount: An Israeli startup co-founded by Dr. Hesham Taha and Dr. Avi Israel.

— Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025