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
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Certified financial planner Curtis Congdon, president of XML Financial Group, said investors in buffer ETFs don’t have to be too concerned about missing out on big upside when the market is highly valued.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2026, planners say more couples are leaning into that advantage.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Its internal bay offers 24 cubic feet of space, giving planners flexibility to tailor each vehicle to a specific task.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Yaro, former head of the Regional Plan Association, is chief planner for the Grand Penn Community Alliance.
—Robert Yaro, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2026, planners say more couples are leaning into that advantage.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Its internal bay offers 24 cubic feet of space, giving planners flexibility to tailor each vehicle to a specific task.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Yaro, former head of the Regional Plan Association, is chief planner for the Grand Penn Community Alliance.
—Robert Yaro, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Planner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planner. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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