Thesaurus results for BLUEPRINT

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noun

ˈblü-ˌprint

Definition of blueprint

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

Their approach at the plate was something that could serve as a blueprint for the rest of the postseason. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 Repeatable blueprints are emerging, and athletes eyeing a second career as Hollywood moguls would be wise to focus their efforts in one of these directions. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 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

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Noun

Either way, Rahimi balances the character’s clear vulnerability with just enough ambiguity about his plans for the school, accentuated through Majidi’s restrained and naturalistic approach.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
This set off a series of jokes between Meriwether and the cast, along with confirmation that there are no real plans for a reunion at this time.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

The new version centers on Dalin, a single mother who designs bridal gowns and whose devotion to her job has opened a gap between her and her 10-year-old daughter Mina.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
GroundBreaker 1 is designed to evaluate unmanned ground vehicle technologies for potential employment across tactical and non-tactical missions.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of design

Noun

Saujet developed its brand strategy and creative expression in partnership with Studio ALIFFI, founded by former chief brand officer of Neiman Marcus Nabil Aliffi.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
This work evidences both a moral courage and brash authority on Simon’s part and speaks to the deep ethical complexity of her concerns and strategies as an artist.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of strategy

Noun

The subject was not about his arrest, nor the resulting controversy consuming the Wolverine’s football program.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Eco effort There’s a property-wide recycling program, a sustainable irrigation system, and refillable bath and shower amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of program

Noun

Argentina’s citizen by investment scheme will offer numerous perks for travelers, including unlocking frictionless access to some of the most popular international destinations.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The administration’s language would establish a range of mandatory minimum sentences based on the amount of loss involved in fraud schemes, according to the document.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of scheme

Noun

As part of orchestrating this project, Simon was also involved in securing visas for the various international performers, encountering in the process the uneven access to travel for cultural workers across classes, nationalities, and milieus.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Fitoussi said the project began almost as a joke, with the idea of casting one of France’s busiest actors as someone who never gets to act.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

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