plural planners
1
: a person who plans something
a party planner
a careful planner
often
: one whose job is to create a comprehensive or systematic plan or design within a particular field or for a particular project
… the thrust of the book is not location theory or regional economic development, but rather the nuts and bolts of concern to government planners and local chambers of commerce. —
Edward Malecki
Edward Malecki While most planners agree that there is enough water in Arizona to support the people currently living there, the allocation and use of water in the Phoenix area is a vital issue for residents … —Charles Sargent
Charles Sargent We talked to our financial planner about how to save enough money for retirement.
2
: something (such as a device, program, or notebook) that provides a schedule and is used for planning activities, travels, etc.
an online trip planner
a monthly/daily planner
Examples of planner in a Sentence
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According to Odell, Wintour has the final say on the guest list; ahead of the event, planners compile lists of hundreds of potential guests, which Wintour reviews before deciding who makes the final cut for the party, which is often capped at a certain number.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 2 May 2024
Advertisement The Eagle Rock development is on hold, with city planners waiting for additional documents.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Buckeye typically clusters light industrial land uses, which includes data centers, in certain areas as opposed to placing them in the middle of residential areas, said Ken Galica, Buckeye principal planner, in an email to the county.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
The couple’s wedding planner, Joyce, from Dream Weddings Riviera Maya, made the day magical.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, planners say the entire highway will need to be elevated, an effort costing billions of dollars.
—Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
An event planner from Washington, D.C., who goes by the name Lo’devinci, was on South Beach late Friday afternoon advertising a party at a warehouse in Little Haiti.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Graduation gifts for high school grads Papier Wonder Academic Year Planner
This academic hardcover planner is ideal for soon-to-be college students.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Generating particular excitement among planners is the prospect of opening up Eel River Canyon, abutting the nearly 200-mile Eel River, which runs along the northwestern coast not far from the Pacific Ocean.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Cady Lang, TIME, 2 May 2024
Advertisement The Eagle Rock development is on hold, with city planners waiting for additional documents.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Buckeye typically clusters light industrial land uses, which includes data centers, in certain areas as opposed to placing them in the middle of residential areas, said Ken Galica, Buckeye principal planner, in an email to the county.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
The couple’s wedding planner, Joyce, from Dream Weddings Riviera Maya, made the day magical.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, planners say the entire highway will need to be elevated, an effort costing billions of dollars.
—Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
An event planner from Washington, D.C., who goes by the name Lo’devinci, was on South Beach late Friday afternoon advertising a party at a warehouse in Little Haiti.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Graduation gifts for high school grads Papier Wonder Academic Year Planner
This academic hardcover planner is ideal for soon-to-be college students.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Generating particular excitement among planners is the prospect of opening up Eel River Canyon, abutting the nearly 200-mile Eel River, which runs along the northwestern coast not far from the Pacific Ocean.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
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