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noun

ˈblü-ˌprint How to pronounce blueprint (audio)
Definition of blueprintnext
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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verb

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
Noun
At least 37 states have official AI guidance that schools can use as a blueprint, though the isn't a single definition of what AI literacy means or how it should be taught. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 The original series was a multi-camera sitcom taped in front of a studio audience — and Allen initially thought any sequel of it would follow that same blueprint. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
As presently blueprinted by NASA, the International Space Station will be de-orbited via a series of actions. — Leonard David, Space.com, 23 June 2026 The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, which publicly blueprinted the Administration’s all-out aggression, telegraphed some matters. — Dan Greene, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blueprint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blueprint
  1. plan
  2. design
  3. strategy
  4. prepare
  5. program
  6. scheme
  7. project
Noun
  • Alignment on a plan does not rescue a plan that does not compound customer value.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Vikings will use him on special teams and as a game-plan-specific blitzer.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • The system is also designed for use on different types of vessels, including smaller craft that may not carry extensive air defense equipment.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In a corner of the park designed for 2 to 5-year-olds, colorful faux-houses named after units of electricity (volts, ohms, watts and amps) feature fake solar panels and buttons which activate sound effects and control small lights.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • DeepMind's Demis Hassabis has similarly described a future that plays to that strategy.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Joseph Marchese has joined creator network Bent Pixels as executive VP of creator strategy and business as the firm revs up its portfolio of support services offered to attention-economy clients.
    — William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of strategy
Verb
  • The facility will subsequently support the F135 fleet throughout the F-35’s service life in Finland, with Patria preparing to adapt the production line for Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul and Upgrade (MRO&U) activities.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • At the team’s early-morning practices, many players flip between offense and defense to prepare for any situation, especially when there are even a few injuries.
    — Jesse Dougherty, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of prepare
Noun
  • The Virginia case has reached discovery, allowing the challengers to seek documents and information about how the program was developed.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The school choice program paid for summer classes for at least some families at the Hot Springs microschool.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of program
Noun
  • Smith, though, is still adjusting to coach Mike Macdonald’s defensive scheme.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The bigger those two factor primes are, conventional thinking goes, the harder their multiplication is to undo—a sentiment that has made RSA one of the world’s most popular encryption schemes since its debut nearly a half-century ago.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of scheme
Noun
  • Scale changes reactor economics Traditional nuclear projects often require highly specialized components designed around individual plants.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • While the Anaheim Ducks, located a stone’s throw from Angel Stadium, are in the midst of a massive refurbishment project, the area surrounding the baseball stadium is largely dormant.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of project

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