as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished
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Recent Examples of master plan
The 2030 plan encapsulates a master plan for all sectors of the city’s responsibilities, from public works to transportation and everything in between.
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
While the master plan for St. James Park has loftier aspirations for turning the park into a landmark destination, including a price tag that could exceed $70 million, San Jose opted to chip away at it through multiple phases.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Now, Loyola officials are just beginning the process of incorporating the buildings into the campus master plan and into university activities.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Our team is working on a 10-year destination master plan dedicated to creating an even more vibrant and dynamic Dallas for future visitors.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
While the master plan for St. James Park has loftier aspirations for turning the park into a landmark destination, including a price tag that could exceed $70 million, San Jose opted to chip away at it through multiple phases.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Now, Loyola officials are just beginning the process of incorporating the buildings into the campus master plan and into university activities.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Our team is working on a 10-year destination master plan dedicated to creating an even more vibrant and dynamic Dallas for future visitors.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master plan
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The plan Friday was for Zelensky to sign a new version of the deal as part of a plan to end the war.—
Alex Isenstadt,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Sacramento County Recreation and Park Commission’s four members were tasked Thursday with reviewing the conceptual plan.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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As the Feliz family has navigated the NYPD’s opaque and often ineffective system of accountability, the Justice Committee has offered everything from recommendations for lawyers to media strategy and emotional support.—
Colleen Hamilton,
Them,
19 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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Passage of the budget blueprint is essential for Republicans to pass Trump's legislative agenda later without needing Democratic support in the Senate.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Keep reading to shop more of Courteney Cox’s blueprint pieces.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
25 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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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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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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According to IMDb, Jason appeared in 267 projects over the course of his career.—
Janelle Ash,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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By removing the environmental checks and balances to federal land management projects, the Fix our Forests Act (FOFA) bypasses the critical oversight and public scrutiny that protects our ecosystems and restricts scientific input and public involvement.—
Delaney Rudy,
The Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master%20plan. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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