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, 29 Aug. 2025
The Welcomed Consensus served as a partial blueprint.
—Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The printer extruded a cement-like mixture out of a nozzle, guided by a pre-programmed blueprint, and built up the basic structure of the homes in layers, then human builders came in to finish them off.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
The Welcomed Consensus served as a partial blueprint.
—Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Recreating Rosebank’s Unique Facility IMD worked with Forsyth’s to create new stills, using archival still blueprints to build exact replicas of the original design.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blueprint
Noun
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The city also agreed to help remove legal blocks to the razing of the Odd Fellows Building, including possible landmark designation, once the hotel company figured out plans for the space.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, Xi had announced plans for 10 Luban workshops in SCO countries over the next three years.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It’s designed for school-age children and teens, though many parents train alongside their kids.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Inspired by Mexico’s Día de Muertos traditions and the Tibetan philosophy of bardo—the liminal space between life and afterlife—the property is designed as a sanctuary for reflection and renewal.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The session will allow the Republicans to remove one of two remaining Democratic Congressional seats in the state, bringing another victory for Trump’s national redistricting strategy.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
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Maintaining control of the House will be vital for Vance’s strategy of securing his own political standing by racking up wins for Trump.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His mother has obtained lawyers who are preparing a lawsuit over potential security lapses at Icon Brickell that allowed Kehl to access the building.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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The inspector general's report adds to severe criticism of the agency for lapses preparing for the event and responding to it.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the email exchange with University of Texas faculty who were preparing a grant application for a federal methane-reduction program, Pruett blamed the increases on inadequate infrastructure to capture the gas.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The combined total number of students the college will serve in fall 2025 is 10,706 when factoring in these additional programs.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Paul looks the part and Savaiinaea has the footwork and athleticism needed to thrive in this zone-blocking scheme.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Park’s character in Confidence Queen Park sets one clever trap after another, fitting each scheme into a larger puzzle.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The responsibility of a designer was not lost on Ruzzin, who said that some projects took months if not years to complete, whereas his team finished some designs on their first attempt.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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In Venice, Dwayne Johnson and Ayo Edebiri graced the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, bringing global attention to their latest projects.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Blueprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blueprint. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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