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
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
That year a fire destroyed the factory that housed Rohwedder’s prototype and blueprints.
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Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
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.
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Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Noun
However, Martinez might look to England’s clash with Croatia as a blueprint for success, with more opportunity to counterpress and spring forward to exploit the space in behind — rather than breaking down a stubborn low block.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
That year a fire destroyed the factory that housed Rohwedder’s prototype and blueprints.
—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
Verb
As presently blueprinted by NASA, the International Space Station will be de-orbited via a series of actions.
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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.
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Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blueprint
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Democrats say the Republican plan would hurt low- and middle-income Georgians, who would end up paying more in taxes.
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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The new educational panels were designed to replace ones put up in 2010 that told the story of how nine slaves lived in the home along with George and Martha Washington in the 1790s, when Philadelphia was briefly the nation’s capital.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
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Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.
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Atop the bar cart is a stainless steel surface coated in a satin finish, which provides a sleek place to prepare appetizers and meals and an easy-to-clean surface.
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Brazilians have been instrumental in boosting his social media following and the country’s news program Fantastico sent a reporter and crew to Cape Verde to profile his family.
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Chef Laura LeSire helms the hotel's pastry and dessert program.
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The Empire State Building frequently switches up its lighting scheme to commemorate special events throughout the year.
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The other company whose shares were manipulated in the scheme, E-Waste, had an even higher market cap at some point, despite being nothing more than a shell company.
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Fourth & Central is intended to feel like a small, walkable community with new buildings that acknowledge the industrial history of the area , architect Alan Pullman said when the project was announced.
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In 2023, the latest data available, metro Atlanta’s new diagnosis rate was more than double the national average, according to the AIDSVu project from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.
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“Blueprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blueprint. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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