road maps

noun

plural of road map
1
as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective a road map for peace in the troubled region

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2
as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear an article that is a good road map for any consumer attempting to negotiate his way through the maze of offerings in digital photography

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Recent Examples of road maps Today's commerce technology road maps ask whether an AI can complete a purchase. — Michael Quoc, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The Shell Oil road maps of the 1950s are a useful example of maps as marketing. — Patty Heyda, The Conversation, 1 June 2026 The Santa Marta conference aims to discuss how national and international road maps can be developed. — Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 Jeycen has a special interest in drawing and loves creating road maps and highways. — CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 In October, Bloomberg reported that Ternus’ stature had grown further, with the executive becoming a key decision-maker on product road maps, features and strategy — duties that went beyond the traditional scope of a hardware chief. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026 So, these next two weeks are big road maps for what high school hockey teams around the state need in order to make a deep state tournament run. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026 The executive has emerged as a key decision-maker on product road maps, features, and strategies, extending his influence beyond the traditional scope of a hardware engineering chief. — Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for road maps
  1. plans
  2. explanations
  3. strategies
  4. interpretations
  5. blueprints
  6. illustrations
  7. programs
  8. projects
Noun
  • Because the retail business is rapidly changing, action plans are expected to change.
    — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Le Pen's plans involve billions in new spending and lack credibility, according to Bloomberg Economics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of plans
Noun
  • These symptoms can have harmless explanations, and Midnight Mimosa may operate without obvious warning signs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The students presented their research at a free public forum Wednesday night, where community members could hear their explanations and ask questions.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of explanations
Noun
  • For some young investors, that means money originally allocated to long-term strategies is being funneled to activities built around immediate outcomes.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Other strategies make distributions that may include all three types.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • The Many Worlds interpretation and the Copenhagen interpretation are not really two different interpretations but two different theories.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Glamour’s fall 2026 jacket trend guide lists barn jackets among the season’s notable outerwear styles, spotlighting designer labels alongside more accessible interpretations from mainstream retailers.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • As video game movies keep getting better (or at least more popular), a few blueprints have emerged for adapting material that used to consistently stump Hollywood.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Holtec has coordinated engineering hubs across several countries to finalize the technical blueprints.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of blueprints
Noun
  • IllustratorMagic then generates the story, illustrations, and page layout together while keeping characters consistent from page to page.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, the idea of turning roads into giant wireless chargers has been kicking around for years, and some projects are now producing encouraging results rather than just concept illustrations.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of illustrations
Noun
  • Unfortunately, the government then spends the equivalent of 24% of GDP on its various programs.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In contrast, Asian students were less than 15% of the county’s student population but made up about half of the enrolees at the magnet programs.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of programs
Noun
  • Also excluded from the map are the University of Kansas Medical Center and the surrounding corner of Wyandotte County alongside existing STAR bond districts for other projects.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Now guests of Omaanda have privileged access to the Van Vuurens’s important community and conservation projects, which include rehabilitation of injured or orphaned rhinos, elephants and big cats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of projects

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“Road maps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20maps. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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