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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Originally a four-room schoolhouse for Black children learning their ABCs, the building was constructed in 1924 with blueprints and partial funding from a Jewish philanthropist.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2025
While the spending blueprint has been hotly debated because of its effects on household pocketbooks at various income levels, its impact on the overall economy is also a point of contention.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Bird’s leadership in advancing women’s sports offers a blueprint for using athletic influence to create lasting change.
—Essence, 10 July 2025
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Noun
The age verification blueprint and software is due to be rolled out across the EU in 2026, tying in with the bloc’s drive to provide every citizen with an EU Digital Identity Wallet, providing a secure form of digital identification for everyone in Europe.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Originally a four-room schoolhouse for Black children learning their ABCs, the building was constructed in 1924 with blueprints and partial funding from a Jewish philanthropist.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2025
While the spending blueprint has been hotly debated because of its effects on household pocketbooks at various income levels, its impact on the overall economy is also a point of contention.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Bird’s leadership in advancing women’s sports offers a blueprint for using athletic influence to create lasting change.
—Essence, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blueprint
Noun
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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For too long, the fate of the surrounding community has been tied to a doomed, large-scale plan to develop the neighborhood in tandem with the train station.—
Tony Simone,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
Verb
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And the enduring presence of spaces designed not just for living, but for feeling truly at home.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Unlike regular conditioners, which often focus solely on moisture, these formulas are designed to boost volume, strengthen strands, and improve the look of thinning hair.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Neither the city's Office of Public Health and Safety nor the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department agreed to requests for interviews about the situation on Leonard Street and the city's evolving strategy for managing homeless camps.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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That may be part of Williams’ strategy, because the Citi Open does not appear to be a one-off.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Researchers have used different types of strawberries prepared in different ways to assess their blood pressure benefits.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Whole spelt berries work well in breakfast cereal, soups, or side dishes, and can be prepared like rice or risotto.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
Noun
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With its new program Streets to Home Indy, the city aims to gradually shut down camps after moving more than 300 people living in them into housing by next June.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Nolensville Pike, Nashville Besides being home to hundreds of adorable animals, the Nashville Zoo is actively involved in research, habitat protection, breeding programs, and education initiatives.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Singer took in more than $25 million from his clients as part of the scheme, paid bribes totaling more than $7 million and used more than $15 million for his own benefit, according to prosecutors.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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The scheme requires drivers to pay a fee—based on the time and duration of their visit and their vehicle type—to enter the lower part of Manhattan, from the southern end of Central Park to the city’s financial district.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Dunham was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2013 and had guest roles in other projects through the 2010s.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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But in recent days, the renovation project — which has increased in cost after being initially pegged at $2.5 billion — has become the focus of Trump officials’ frustration with the Fed.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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“Blueprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blueprint. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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