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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
The longer-term chart provides an interesting blueprint, as well. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026 Just remember that recipes are closer to blueprints than Lego instructions. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 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
  • The island has hosted a Ground Self-Defense Force garrison since 2016, while Tokyo has plans to add additional air-defense capabilities in the coming years.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • California’s plan to save coastal homes from El Niño could end up killing beaches.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • For decades, the European Union has led the world in implementing policies designed to cut emissions, creating the world’s most important price on carbon and crafting the rules of the road for a wide range of regulatory efforts.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Two tiny satellites have joined an orbital fleet designed to measure greenhouse gas emissions from hundreds of miles above Earth.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • Pink Pony is a flagship program of Ralph Lauren’s Timeless by Design 2030 citizenship and sustainability strategy, reflecting Ralph Lauren’s deep commitment to supporting the fight against cancer.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Across industries, women continue to take on roles with greater control over capital, strategy and technology at some of the world’s most consequential businesses.
    — CNBC.com staff, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of strategy
Verb
  • Tehran is preparing a more forceful response if Washington resumes large-scale strikes, Reuters reported.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Next, Meyer is preparing to introduce new love bird designs while continuing to build on the brand’s core collection.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of prepare
Noun
  • The incident could further inflame tensions between the Koreas, which have no working military hotlines or other emergency communications channels as North Korea hardens its stance toward Seoul while expanding its military nuclear program.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
  • That matters for test programs that require specific ranges, weather conditions, or mission profiles.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of program
Noun
  • The 7-foot-2 center is the type of rim-protecting force that can unlock a new scheme and elevate his teammates as the Lakers compete in a top-heavy Western Conference.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • That support included participating in the scheme; fundraising, mostly from recipients of pandemic-era government loans; arranging travel to Haiti and lodging for Sanon, Intriago and Solages and two dozen Colombian commandos.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of scheme
Noun
  • These districts can be established within a city, county or cooperative area to create economic development projects like industrial sites, research facilities, job-training centers and distribution hubs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The building projects envisaged by the tech industry are on a truly staggering scale.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of project

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