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
New Atlas, 3 July 2025
Historically, Robinson has been one of white America’s favorite Black men − his sanitized, turn-the-other-cheek persona upheld as an ideal blueprint for race relations in America.
—Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Project 2025, the conservative blueprint for a Republican president after the Biden administration, also calls for relaxing regulations to allow teenagers to work in hazardous jobs with parental consent and proper training.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The Senate’s budget blueprint includes a provision that would raise the debt ceiling by $5 trillion.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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Noun
While this novel treatment was developed to combat mugwort pollen – a leading hay fever allergen in Europe and Asia – the researchers say their blueprint can be used to target any species.
—New Atlas, 3 July 2025
Historically, Robinson has been one of white America’s favorite Black men − his sanitized, turn-the-other-cheek persona upheld as an ideal blueprint for race relations in America.
—Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Project 2025, the conservative blueprint for a Republican president after the Biden administration, also calls for relaxing regulations to allow teenagers to work in hazardous jobs with parental consent and proper training.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The Senate’s budget blueprint includes a provision that would raise the debt ceiling by $5 trillion.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blueprint
Noun
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In a city where so many big plans have gone so badly for 30 years, San Diego residents shouldn’t just be wary when another bold proposal comes long — they should be terrified.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Velvet Peanut Butter brand, with its decades-long Detroit history, will be produced in Detroit in 2026 with plans for nationwide distribution.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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However, this report also argued that Al chatbots have the potential to be effective extenders of therapy if designed appropriate and supervised by a qualified professional.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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It’s designed to lift, define, and dramatically lengthen without ever clumping or weighing lashes down.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
Noun
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As of now, both strategies appear to be running on parallel tracks in Washington.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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This has become something of a state religion—as much a matter of ideology as of strategy.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Drink it in the sun to refresh while preparing, use it in your recipes to caramelize or sweeten and pair it to help your tongue handle when there’s a lot going on.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In The Old Guard 2, following on from the climax of the first film, Andy must come to terms with her newfound mortality while preparing to face a mysterious foe (played by Uma Thurman).—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
Noun
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There’s an antitheft alarm system and an electronic stability program.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Similar to Love Island's duty of care program procedures, the contestants will have access to mental health support, after the season ends.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Two sources told Reuters he was suspected of being involved in a scheme to embezzle millions of dollars earmarked for border defenses.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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In the film, Superman comes under suspicion by the public and the government over his Kryptonian heritage thanks to a scheme by tech billionaire Luthor to push Superman out of the way of his grand plans to expand his criminal enterprise worldwide.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The effectiveness, permanence, and co-benefits of each project type can vary widely, which is why understanding the source of a credit is critical.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Over the course of the past year, pilot projects have begun the metamorphosis to commercial scale, generating new partnerships and backing from industry stalwarts, manufacturing experts and forward-thinking brands.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“Blueprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blueprint. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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