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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blueprint

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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

Republicans also separately advanced a $95 billion budget blueprint that would set them up for a reconciliation bill. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 July 2026 Inside, the blueprint for the rooms, which was drawn up in 1929, is much the same, though with some welcome contemporary additions like coffee machines and vast TVs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 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

He’s pivoted nicely from relying on Aemond and Vhagar to a plan that involves sowing chaos and propping up a challenger by, among other things, printing new money with the challenger’s face on it.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Most recently, a flurry of appeals from several governments — including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar — dissuaded Trump from following through on a plan to collect fees from ships transiting the strait.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued a statement Friday afternoon defending its use of a state database, which is designed for criminal investigations, to look into activists who publicly criticized the agency’s policies.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The two-year program is designed for students who already hold an associate degree in a qualifying field and aims to address the region’s teacher shortage.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of design

Noun

Barreling into large, heavy fish with enough force to blast them into instant chum is a previously unknown collaborative feeding strategy among orcas, scientifically called Orcinus orca, also known as killer whales.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
These apex predators are fearsome hunters who employ diverse strategies and work collaboratively when tracking down a meal.

— Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of strategy

Verb

Although the storefront marks a significant milestone, Thomas says the business has always been about preparing his daughters for the future rather than simply increasing sales.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Draiblate is also a professional violinist, and the process of tuning and mentally preparing for a performance is just as familiar to him as the precise pre-flight procedures for a commercial jet.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of prepare

Noun

Tariff tensions That pressure on household finances comes just as the administration moves to rebuild its sweeping tariff program.

— Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
After his final deployment, he was appointed director of Missouri’s Show-Me Heroes program, a workforce development partnership between the Missouri National Guard, the governor’s office and the Missouri Division of Workforce Development.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of program

Noun

These questions – not to mention the loss of former coach Mike McDaniel, who’s run scheme in 2025 was nothing short of wizardry – could potentially make or break the Dolphins.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The scheme change under Parker impacted Marist Liufau arguably the most of any player on the roster, as the staff moved him from an off-ball inside linebacker role to a pass-rushing outside linebacker.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of scheme

Noun

The department has waived it, but lawyers for Presidio argued that because of the wording of the Act, Homeland Security was still required to consult with the Army Corps of Engineers before launching the project.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Keeping a lid on project costs should make apartments more affordable, Suarez says, though the plan doesn’t restrict rent amounts.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

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