Thesaurus results for MASTER PLAN

master plan

noun

Definition of master plan

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a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished

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Recent Examples of master plan The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation launched an international urban planning contest in August 2002, and Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind’s master plan titled ‘Memory Foundations’ was selected. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 The original master plan envisioned millions of square feet of luxury high-rises, retail space, corporate offices and a massive global headquarters for Under Armour, promising an economic lifeline for Baltimore directly off Interstate 95. — Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2026 The university’s master plan also outlines plans to include over 25 new buildings including dorms, sport facilities, parking lots and classrooms. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 The council is being asked to approve changes to the property's master plan and zoning, along with several exceptions to existing development rules. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for master plan

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ConnCAT and ConnCORP founder Carlton Highsmith, who serves as the board chair of both organizations, had already announced his own plans to step down at the end of the year.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The ⁠city’s main airport, Suvarnabhumi, was operating normally though the tourism authority advised travellers to allow an extra two to three hours in their plans.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

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Pink Pony is a flagship program of Ralph Lauren’s Timeless by Design 2030 citizenship and sustainability strategy, reflecting Ralph Lauren’s deep commitment to supporting the fight against cancer.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Across industries, women continue to take on roles with greater control over capital, strategy and technology at some of the world’s most consequential businesses.

— CNBC.com staff, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of strategy

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Workers also assembled the parts in a trial run, verifying that every component matches the blueprints.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
At a meeting of the group's board, the governors unveiled a 66-project blueprint to get things started while acknowledging enormous hurdles that must still be overcome.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of blueprint

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Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are also available, such as herbal medicine consultations and a pain management program.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The program is designed to feed participants into initiatives such as Goedam, BIFAN Fantastic School and Platform Busan, with support also available toward Cannes.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of program

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The 7-foot-2 center is the type of rim-protecting force that can unlock a new scheme and elevate his teammates as the Lakers compete in a top-heavy Western Conference.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
That support included participating in the scheme; fundraising, mostly from recipients of pandemic-era government loans; arranging travel to Haiti and lodging for Sanon, Intriago and Solages and two dozen Colombian commandos.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of scheme

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These districts can be established within a city, county or cooperative area to create economic development projects like industrial sites, research facilities, job-training centers and distribution hubs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
The building projects envisaged by the tech industry are on a truly staggering scale.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026

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