as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
an ambitious young man with a remarkably detailed blueprint for becoming a millionaire by the age of 25
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to work out the details of (something) in advance
blueprinted the schedule of events for the festival right down to the last detail
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Recent Examples of blueprint
Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Our solar system, once thought to be the blueprint for all planetary systems, now stands as just one of countless possibilities—a unique configuration in a cosmos teeming with variety.
—Dakotah Tyler, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
The other projects include the 30-foot-tall Pride flag, an AIDS memorial that opened recently on Olive Street, a gay cultural district included in a new blueprint for the area, and the naming of a street after gay rights leader Harvey Milk.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
The massive redeployment of HSI agents was also recommended by Project 2025, the sweeping and controversial policy blueprint for Trump's second term that Trump distanced himself from on the campaign trail but has since adopted in large measure.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
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On a largely party-line vote, 52-48, Senate Republicans won adoption of a blueprint that calls for a $150 billion increase in military spending and $175 billion more for border security over the next decade.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Our solar system, once thought to be the blueprint for all planetary systems, now stands as just one of countless possibilities—a unique configuration in a cosmos teeming with variety.
—Dakotah Tyler, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
The other projects include the 30-foot-tall Pride flag, an AIDS memorial that opened recently on Olive Street, a gay cultural district included in a new blueprint for the area, and the naming of a street after gay rights leader Harvey Milk.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
The massive redeployment of HSI agents was also recommended by Project 2025, the sweeping and controversial policy blueprint for Trump's second term that Trump distanced himself from on the campaign trail but has since adopted in large measure.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blueprint
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On Monday, European leaders hastily assembled in Paris to discuss plans for peace in Ukraine after they were left out of U.S.-led talks, due to begin Tuesday, between Washington and Moscow on the near three-years Russia-Ukraine war.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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Just two months later, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and his health has since impacted further large-scale performance plans, leading to numerous cancellations.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025
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That tool was designed to help people track their coronavirus relief payments and allow taxpayers to provide direct deposit information to receive the Economic Impact Payments more quickly.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Woven City isn't just for robots and tech; it's designed for people.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Here are the key strategies for changing entrenched beliefs within your team or organization: 1.—
Harrison Monarth,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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As the cannabis industry navigates the likely political changes ahead, marketing professionals must develop clear strategies for the next four years, particularly given the sector’s recent historic progress under the Biden administration’s push toward federal rescheduling.—
Ricardo Baca,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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The world's tallest and second-fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, has reached its final days, as demolition crews prepare to implode the iconic ride that has towered over Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly 20 years.—
Mike Davis,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Just prepare for some pretty large gaps along the way. February 21, 2025: Over a year after their four-month fling ended, Tom Brady and Irina Shayk are reportedly back on.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
22 Feb. 2025
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The new building included a 64-bed unit for a mental health diversion program.—
Keith Sharon,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Under that law, Congress restricted presidents’ ability to refuse to spend money that lawmakers had appropriated for programs that the president did not like.—
Charlie Savage,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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When Tony White left after the regular season for Florida State, Nebraska lost a defensive tactician and a coordinator who brought an effective scheme to the Blackshirts.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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What’s needed now are more flexible funding schemes and opportunities that will allow Latvian productions to be competitive on the global market.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Looking to address this gap, Live Nation is pursuing these projects, successfully developing the University of Texas at Austin’s new arena and working on similar projects around the world.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the 1990s, the U.S. proposed combining the American and Russian space programs following the collapse of the Soviet Union, and stalling on individual projects, to build the new space station.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Blueprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blueprint. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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