Thesaurus results for ROAD MAP

road map

noun

Definition of road map

as in plan

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective a road map for peace in the troubled region

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Relevance

as in explanation

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 map The young player has a very regimented road map for the next six months. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026 For most of my career, accelerating a road map usually meant adding people, extending timelines or reducing scope. — Luis Aburto, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The houses in my part of Brighton were built beginning in the 1930s, but the older eras of this place are visible on any road map. — James Whorton Jr, Longreads, 13 Oct. 2026 The seizure in Riverside County was in connection with a past election, but the case provides an important road map for courts that may be confronted with these issues in the context of an ongoing election in November. — Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for road map

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Noun

Reyes is giving each side a chance to be heard on her plan to name Liu as special master in the case.

— GARY FIELDS, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Authorities in quake-prone Japan regularly instruct people to stock up on bottled water, food and batteries, have plans ready to hide under tables and keep comfortable walking shoes at hand.

— Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of plan

Noun

The results offer another explanation for the sustainability value-behavior gap, the disconnect between consumers’ environmental priorities and their purchasing decisions.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
In truth, while these factors all play a part in shaping policy, the real explanation is far simpler.

— Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of explanation

Noun

Japan has rejigged its incentives scheme for international productions as part of the bold IP360 national strategy to boost its content sector.

— Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
The openings, on Monday, signal a shift in strategy from social media to physical retail.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of strategy

Noun

Concurrent with these updates, ZDHC published a PFAS position paper and practical interpretations, which reinforces the organization’s position against the intentional use of the substances in the textile, apparel, leather and footwear supply chain.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Given some of the uncertainty that can result as social media discussions make spot interpretations of data, producers expect to use new graphics and standards to make races easier to understand.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of interpretation

Noun

In this photo illustration, the logo of company Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is displayed on a smartphone in front of abstract background on computer screen.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
If there’s a golden ratio for success in the fashion business, its illustration might resemble a tetrahedron.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of illustration

Noun

Schwarzenegger, his former boss, ushered in the state’s landmark cap-and-invest program, which aims to reduce planet-warming emissions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
The sushi was solid and the cocktail program felt thoughtful and exciting.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of program

Noun

City University of New York’s Creating Law Enforcement Accountability and Responsibility project, or CLEAR, published legal guides for BLM advocates on avoiding law enforcement scrutiny in 2020.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
However, the Edge has served as a producer on a handful of occasions on non-U2 projects, including documentaries and short films.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of project

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