Thesaurus results for STRATEGY

strategy

noun

ˈstra-tə-jē

Definition of strategy

as in plan

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years

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Relevance

as in approach

the means or procedure for doing something you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines

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Recent Examples of strategy The American luxury jewelry brand renovated the 2,717-square-foot boutique at 371 North Rodeo Drive as part of a broader strategy to elevate the brand’s presence in key markets. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 Ossoff has pulled in $110 million this election cycle thanks in part to this very modern media strategy. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026 Regularly revisiting the expectations underlying a growth strategy can help leaders identify potential risks and make adjustments before problems arise. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 In a wide-ranging interview, Bancel spoke to STAT about what’s next for intismeran, and how the drug’s success impacts the company’s R&D and business strategies. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strategy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy

Noun

The plan is to find candidates from families that renounced their royal status in 1947, which at the time was to ease the postwar financial burden on the monarchy.

— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Swift's childhood was tailor-made for a Hallmark movie—but the future pop star already had other plans.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of plan

Noun

That move placed the vessel within Russia’s Pacific submarine force, which operates across the country’s eastern maritime approaches.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Both approaches require costly infrastructure, but while exports could quickly fill government coffers, using gas to fuel industrialization has the potential to deliver a larger long-term payoff.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of approach

Noun

Her approach often embraces the ancient process of using botanical forms and organic plants as the blueprint for new design.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
With the nation’s electricity demand skyrocketing, SunZia’s collaboration with conservationists may offer a blueprint for getting more megaprojects built.

— Sara Herschander, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of blueprint

Noun

Such a process could potentially improve lithium recovery from underground brines while reducing the chemical demands of conventional separation methods.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Still, something unexpected may force you to try a different method, schedule, or approach that ends up working better.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of method

Noun

The latest test confirms that the Generalissimo Suvorov continues to participate in Russia’s combat training program.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Ro’s Reitano suggested using the government’s scale to negotiate lower prices, and to structure programs that pay for patients staying on the treatment, not just starting it, as much of the health value disappears when patients stop.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of program

Noun

The submission did not specify the dates or methodology underlying that figure.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of opinions on the topic of artificial versus natural dyes in candies, particularly focusing on the health implications and the methodology of taste tests.

— Emily Heil, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of methodology

Noun

The scheme came to light after Hegarty's sister-in-law, Peggy Hegarty, was contacted by an agent from the rooming house where Hegarty had been taken.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
As part of the scheme, prosecutors allege, Heflin conspired with other companies and individuals to predetermine who would win certain business, at times submitting intentionally inflated bids to schools.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of scheme

Noun

Together, the techniques allowed researchers to monitor the development of protective layers and identify when important chemical and electrical properties stabilized.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Ingrid traveled to California to research pitaya, studying different varieties, cultivation techniques, production systems, and all the potential benefits of introducing the crop to Puerto Rico.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026