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of great importance especially to the future or outcome of something
This is a strategic goal that could make or break the company.
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Recent Examples of strategic
Building a recognizable brand often demands vulnerability, consistency and strategic clarity — qualities that can challenge even the most experienced executives.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
At portfolio scale, this governance is a strategic advantage.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Jets general manager Darren Mougey has made several strategic moves, including receiving a draft pick for Justin Fields, whom they were set to release anyway, in the first week of free agency.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Those requirements, taken seriously, produce something that looks less like a military alliance and more like a strategic industrial cluster.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
At portfolio scale, this governance is a strategic advantage.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Jets general manager Darren Mougey has made several strategic moves, including receiving a draft pick for Justin Fields, whom they were set to release anyway, in the first week of free agency.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Those requirements, taken seriously, produce something that looks less like a military alliance and more like a strategic industrial cluster.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
Adjective
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Some of Washington’s key allies have decried the move as empowering Putin.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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If a conversation thread gets confusing, rewrite the key points in plain language.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Oil revenue is crucial for Moscow's war effort.—
HANNA ARHIROVA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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That’s where Willard’s assistant, Dan McKinney, and the Mets’ vice president for pitching, Eric Jagers, will be crucial.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Having access to up-to-the-minute information and the ability to pivot plans rapidly has become a critical asset in ensuring seamless travel experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The same long-term planning that diversified the economy — non-oil activities now account for more than 77% of GDP — also ensured that critical logistics, energy, and trade systems were built with strategic redundancy.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the most important and advantageous potential outcome of the conflict by far would be a decisive uprising by the Iranian people themselves.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Reneau was the catalyst of the run, opening the final 20 minutes with seven straight points, and Dante Allen finished off the decisive 10-0 run with an emphatic and-one slam.—
Hunter Bailey,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Step Back Nation Media Group owns major newspapers across East Africa, including the Daily Nation, Business Daily, and The EastAfrican.—
Vivianne Wandera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds in the country, which hosts major Iran ally Hezbollah, have died under Israeli bombardments amid the war on Iran.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Though the mariachi ensemble didn’t play on the official recording — Mars’ band, The Hooligans, handled the studio production — the group played a pivotal role in shaping the visuals that have already captivated nearly 34 millions of viewers on YouTube, since its’ two-week release.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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For the first two seasons, Labrinth has played a pivotal role in the show’s music, soundtracking some of the most emotional moments and creating a sonic identity for the series.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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Instead of adding as many charms as possible, my teen daughters prefer a simple chain with only a few meaningful charm additions.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Yet DeSantis and legislative leaders haven’t even glanced in the direction of meaningful changes that would require Florida’s wealthiest corporations to pay their fair share, and reduce the burden on the struggling class of workers who make this state’s economy hum.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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