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
Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
This will copy the blueprint from his 2022 album Dawn FM, which opened that year with its Jan. 7 release.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 27 Nov. 2024
And for the first six seasons the new blood won, with LAFC rewriting the blueprint for MLS success by capturing two Supporters’ Shields, reaching the CONCACAF Champions League final twice and winning a league-best four trophies, including an MLS Cup.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Matt LaFleur discovered the Super Bowl blueprint a year ago, and his Green Bay Packers nearly executed it to perfection.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Vought, whose appointment requires Senate confirmation, wrote the chapter on executive power in Project 2025, the policy blueprint created by the conservative Heritage Foundation.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
This will copy the blueprint from his 2022 album Dawn FM, which opened that year with its Jan. 7 release.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 27 Nov. 2024
And for the first six seasons the new blood won, with LAFC rewriting the blueprint for MLS success by capturing two Supporters’ Shields, reaching the CONCACAF Champions League final twice and winning a league-best four trophies, including an MLS Cup.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Matt LaFleur discovered the Super Bowl blueprint a year ago, and his Green Bay Packers nearly executed it to perfection.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Redshirt junior tackle Cam Banks also announced plans to return for a fifth season in Gainesville.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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The second priority would be authentically aligning strategic plans with trends that are important to your consumer.James Manso, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their unique approach to design and the exceptional quality of their clothing immediately appealed to me.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cell phones are quite literally designed to be addictive, and we’ve become conditioned to use them for far more than placing phone calls and sending text messages.Jess Cording, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Heavy Responsibility of AI Use Institutional investors, regulators, and other stakeholders have begun paying more attention to how companies govern their AI strategies.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the coming year will mark a tipping point where AI moves from being a tool for individual productivity to a core component of organizational design and strategy.Ethan Mollick, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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As millions of Americans prepare for Christmas travel, winter weather is expected to create chaos on the roads and in the skies.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The stock market rally will likely continue in 2025, but investors should consider preparing for the day when the move goes too far, according to UBS.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Legacy retail technology systems are outdated, incompatible with new programs, and lack scalability.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rehabilitation services for seniors is essential; from physical therapy programs to support after surgery, this niche addresses the growing demand for senior services.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Harris, 36, of New Orleans, was among eight people and two law firms that have been charged in what federal prosecutors say was a yearslong scheme of crashing vehicles into tractor-trailers, fleeing while passengers in those vehicles pretended to be the drivers and lying about what happened.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Pacifica came out on its first possession and used a no-huddle, up-tempo scheme to drive 72 yards for a 7-0 lead on Royster’s seven-yard touchdown run.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Now the Biden administration has essentially written a playbook for LNG opponents to use in blocking these projects.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Pokémon Company is also teaming up with Aardman for a new project.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Blueprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blueprint. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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