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

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

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Noun

Depending on your situation, a debt management plan, debt consolidation or simply negotiating directly with creditors may be a better option.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Their plan to find a long-term answer at QB appears centered on the 2027 draft, which is expected to feature a more talented class with the likes of Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Julian Sayin and CJ Carr.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

The House will vote on a bipartisan bill on Tuesday designed to get tech companies to pay for the infrastructure and energy required to construct data centers.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2026
The company says its organic chemistry is designed to replace scarce and corrosive materials used in some flow battery systems.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of design

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

Parker Washington, a sixth-round pick in 2023, was the last Nittany Lion wideout to get drafted; the program has had 21 other players picked since then.

— Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
With the government’s blessing, Boeing and Lockheed entered into a 50-50 joint venture, merging their Delta and Atlas rocket programs under one roof.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of program

Noun

At 6-foot-6, 265 pounds, Spann-Ford has been utilized in the offense as a key part of its run block scheme while helping to pave the way for outside runs.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
The Quebec duo’s face-concealing masks, geometrical hats and polka-dot fashion schemes might scream novelty, but its virtuosic, largely instrumental fare is the genuine article.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of scheme

Noun

The funds will support the expansion and modernization of airport infrastructure, accelerate the development of Adani Airport City projects and scale passenger-facing and other non-aeronautical businesses, including ground handling.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
The size of the project reflects the company’s position in the global semiconductor supply chain.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

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