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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Faced with having to cut services for the first time in its history, the Milwaukee County Mental Health Board solidified a plan July 10 with the Finance Committee that spares three crucial service programs.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Brands must treat identity security as a central pillar of their enterprise strategy, not just a compliance requirement.—
Bojan Šimić,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Their creative vision and cultural insight align seamlessly with our global strategy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Seeding the charity with £20 million of his own money, Hamilton began constructing a blueprint for systemic change, tackling barriers in education, employment and social mobility.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The plans serve as blueprints for wildlife conservation at the state level and include regional and national conservation goals, officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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The cost of attending Wharton’s MBA program, for instance, is now more than $92,000 per year.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Fellow Republican Bush also appeared in the recorded message with a rebuke of Trump’s efforts, noting that the cuts will drastically impact the landmark AIDS/HIV program started in his administration that is credited with saving tens of millions of lives globally.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 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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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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The effectiveness, permanence, and co-benefits of each project type can vary widely, which is why understanding the source of a credit is critical.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Last October, the company installed its first solar panels at its facility in Jiaxing, China, as part of a photovoltaic power generation project.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master%20plan. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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