master plan

noun

Synonyms of master plannext
: a plan giving overall guidance

Examples of master plan in a Sentence

He has a master plan for becoming a millionaire. 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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Considering the 12th pick is merely one of the 13 selections the Dolphins now possess, maybe this is part of some master plan from Miami’s new circle of trust. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Still, the vision falls short of what architects envisioned in a 2013 master plan for Liberty Park. Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026 The agreement includes a master plan for the redevelopment of the mall property at Touhy Avenue and McCormick Boulevard. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 Gray, who joined the firm fresh out of college in 1992, insists his jogging videos are not part of any master plan. Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for master plan

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of master plan was in 1914

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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20plan. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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