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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as in to plan
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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Noun
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
Noun
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The changes may require the center to be closed for a few days, but the current plans are to renovate the facility over the weekend so no closures are necessary.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, the German plan went awry, per the memorial website.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Broward Circuit Judge Martin Fein quickly agreed with attorney Christopher Beres and issued an order designed specifically to show up on background checks whenever Mariah Hamilton looks for a job.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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To clarify, in the memorial video featured in the background of a shot, our editorial team created pictures intentionally designed to look like poor digital renderings circa 1980.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Native Entrepreneurs Driving Change Native entrepreneurs are transforming their communities by combining cultural values with modern business strategies.—
Oweesta,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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European leaders, already recalibrating their defense strategies, will likely seek stronger partnerships outside of Washington's shifting stance.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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After a journey spanning about 4.5 days, Athena arrived in lunar orbit Monday (March 3), where the spacecraft and Intuitive Machines operators in mission control have continued preparing the lander for its descent to the surface.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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During the Ash Wednesday homily, which had been prepared for the pontiff, the substitute celebrant opened with words of solidarity and gratitude for Francis.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Also, job training programs, volunteering and education, unless in a degree program, generally don’t come with health insurance coverage, making this reasoning faulty.—
Nicole Huberfeld,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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As Tehran accelerates its nuclear program and Trump signals further sanctions—or potential military action—U.S.-Iran tensions appear set to escalate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The 22-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury came after a yearslong federal investigation and alleged Madigan participated in an array of bribery and extortion schemes from 2011 to 2019 aimed at using the power of his office for personal gain.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Since Glossip’s 1998 conviction as the alleged orchestrator of a murder-for-hire scheme targeting his boss, Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese, a raft of issues with his prosecution has surfaced, coinciding with a shift of political winds now at the inmate’s back.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the second episode, Baldwin does go to film some motion-capture work for an undisclosed project.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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As an example, an institution with a 50% indirect cost rate would get another $50,000 to cover indirect expenses for a $100,000 project.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Blueprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blueprint. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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