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
Terry Collins, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Musk is an adviser to Trump who’s leading the administration’s budget-cutting efforts,
Among the Valadao votes this year were a yes to the House budget blueprint that directs the Education and Workforce Committee to cut $330 billion over the next 10 years.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
In order to get the house built, Felton Sr., a mechanic, had to trade skills with other Black men in the neighborhood, like the architect who drew his blueprints and the electrician who wired the house.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
There were no visible trans role models in my world — no blueprint, no bright example of thriving trans joy.
—Lexi Love, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The massacre, which also wounded 21 people, became a blueprint for dozens of copycats and shattered the notion that kids were safe in school.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Musk is an adviser to Trump who’s leading the administration’s budget-cutting efforts,
Among the Valadao votes this year were a yes to the House budget blueprint that directs the Education and Workforce Committee to cut $330 billion over the next 10 years.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
In order to get the house built, Felton Sr., a mechanic, had to trade skills with other Black men in the neighborhood, like the architect who drew his blueprints and the electrician who wired the house.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
There were no visible trans role models in my world — no blueprint, no bright example of thriving trans joy.
—Lexi Love, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blueprint
Noun
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The up arrows first turned down in February when Trump and his administration rolled out tariff plans for Mexico and Canada.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In late March, Gibbs announced plans to retire in the first quarter of 2026.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It is designed to mimic a shark’s skin by reducing friction and smoothing out turbulent airflow.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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The dispenser architecture used by Amazon is a more conventional design, and gives satellite engineers more flexibility in designing their spacecraft.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In a memo, the agency called for strategies to improve access to the medications in countries that are low- and middle-income, Reuters summarized.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Currently, the world’s cardinals are preparing for the papal conclave this Wednesday, hosting general congregations ahead of the Vatican event that will see the Sistine Chapel’s ceremonial chimney eventually release white smoke in celebration of the election of the 267th pope.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Workers have been preparing for the meeting of cardinals, set to begin May 7, which will end with the election of a new pope.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The president also delved into the issue of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, highlighted his renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and heaped praise on the University of Alabama’s athletic program.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Chen, who was appointed to the bench by Democratic President Barack Obama, found the government hadn’t shown any harm caused by keeping the program alive.—
Time,
Time,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Los Angeles doubled down on a defensive scheme that largely left Gobert unattended in an effort to account for Anthony Edwards.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2025
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The fraud scheme The murder was part of a broader financial fraud scheme.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The buzzy project will be launched by Pathé, Goodfellas and CAA Media Finance at the upcoming Cannes film market.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The project is expected to take three to four years.—
Alecia Reid,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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“Blueprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blueprint. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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