as in plan
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 Genesis Center is one of the various downtown Gary properties included in the city’s master plan with the University of Notre Dame’s Housing and Community Regeneration Initiative.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
The master plan is still in its draft stage and will be the focus of two more public workshops next week.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
The project was created with community assistance as part of the city’s Village and Barrio master plan initiated in 2014 and approved by the City Council in 2018.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
So, the master plan includes not just a soundstage but also workshops, production offices, warehouses and other facilities required by productions.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2025
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
The master plan is still in its draft stage and will be the focus of two more public workshops next week.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
The project was created with community assistance as part of the city’s Village and Barrio master plan initiated in 2014 and approved by the City Council in 2018.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
So, the master plan includes not just a soundstage but also workshops, production offices, warehouses and other facilities required by productions.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master plan
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In a city where so many big plans have gone so badly for 30 years, San Diego residents shouldn’t just be wary when another bold proposal comes long — they should be terrified.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Unsurprisingly, Luthor already has an evil plan in the works, this time involving the use of Kryptonite crystals to grow a new continent, which will kill billions.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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First, its exercise of power is weakened by its dearth of strategy.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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This has become something of a state religion—as much a matter of ideology as of strategy.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The company’s Emerging Leaders Program, designed by Dr. Jenny Schultz, who heads up leadership development at Delta Defense, offers a practical blueprint for companies looking to grow future leaders through intentional, measurable development. 1.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Like Neff’s El Mirasol in Los Angeles (once home to Orson Welles and, later, Diane Keaton), this modern hacienda features a massive great room with a vaulted open-beam ceiling that highlights the open blueprint.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
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In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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The program now serves around 130 kids each summer in grades 1-12.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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Two sources told Reuters he was suspected of being involved in a scheme to embezzle millions of dollars earmarked for border defenses.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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In the film, Superman comes under suspicion by the public and the government over his Kryptonian heritage thanks to a scheme by tech billionaire Luthor to push Superman out of the way of his grand plans to expand his criminal enterprise worldwide.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The Emmy winner currently has a number of projects in different stages of development, ranging widely in genre.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The cash rebate is capped at $5.25 million per project but hgher caps may be considered on a case-by-case basis.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master%20plan. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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