Thesaurus results for STRATEGY

strategy

noun

ˈstra-tə-jē

Definition of strategy

as in plan

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years

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Relevance

as in approach

the means or procedure for doing something you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of strategy How does that affect your strategy and positioning for ad sales? — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Tracey Campbell, the Alliance’s chair and executive vice president of sustainability and corporate affairs at plastics producer LyondellBasell, framed the strategy as an alternative to restricting the material itself. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 The two-day summit doubles as a dress rehearsal for an overhauled EU Arctic strategy that, for the first time, puts security and hybrid threats alongside climate change and economic interests. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 OpenAI lobbied to shape the bill as part of its latest regulatory strategy to influence state-level bills. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strategy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy

Noun

Aquarius January 20 – February 18 A creative instinct may want more room than the current plan allows.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Garg claims Lewis falsely told the board that Garg supported the plan to rescind their equity grants and remove half the board.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of plan

Noun

The approach allows facilities to generate electricity from an existing byproduct rather than adding another fuel source.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
The approach will compare cases among people who were vaccinated versus people who were not.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of approach

Noun

But there is a blueprint in the formats used by Bellator and Strikeforce, and Chou said Ki’s team had experience getting the regulations approved in California.

— Oskar Garcia, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The Senate has no immediate plans to move on the budget blueprint to provide Iran war funding before the midterm elections.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of blueprint

Noun

Graphite is a key battery material, and securing alternative sources and production methods is part of efforts to strengthen US battery supply chains.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Ferries are a common method of travel and accidents occur regularly, in part due to weak enforcement of safety standards.

— IMAN SATRIA, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of method

Noun

Shares added 5% after the supplier of aircraft engines announced that its board approved a $500 million share buyback program .

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
The program formalized the process for incentivizing individual excellence rather than making management the only path to career advancement.

— Steve Pemberton, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of program

Noun

His blunt methodology lays the groundwork for Ingoglia’s argument that local officials can reduce taxes without cutting essential services.

— Zoe Millán, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Our methodology To find the best credit counseling services, CNBC Select reviewed more than a dozen top agencies, focusing on services, fees, reputation and transparency.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of methodology

Noun

More than 400 people are enrolled in the scheme, which has been operating since June.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
Debating literary currency The scheme has sparked debate in the affluent city-state over whether cash can truly cultivate a lifelong love for books.

— Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of scheme

Noun

Downstairs, in what used to be the bank’s vault, is Subterra, a chic listening bar serving small bites like shrimp croquettes and Wagyu sliders, plus technique-heavy cocktails.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Eagle hopes to use the same technique to suss out the body temperatures of avian dinosaurs and ancient mammalian ancestors next.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026