plural planners
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: a person who plans something
a party planner
a careful planner
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: one whose job is to create a comprehensive or systematic plan or design within a particular field or for a particular project
We talked to our financial planner about how to save enough money for retirement.
… 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 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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How can city planners think that a bike lane sandwiched between two lanes of traffic on a very busy Roosevelt Road over the Chicago River is safe?
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Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Certified financial planner Louis Barajas, a CNBC Financial Advisor Council member, and his mother Sarah Barajas.
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Sharon Epperson,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
The couple were also linked to wedding planner Mark Seed, who previously orchestrated the 2023 wedding of Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley and the 2019 wedding of Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
The entire affair is also reportedly being planned by low-profile yet A-list creative event planner Mark Seed, who has plenty of experience with high-profile nuptials.
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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
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Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Certified financial planner Louis Barajas, a CNBC Financial Advisor Council member, and his mother Sarah Barajas.
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Sharon Epperson,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
The couple were also linked to wedding planner Mark Seed, who previously orchestrated the 2023 wedding of Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley and the 2019 wedding of Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney.
—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
The entire affair is also reportedly being planned by low-profile yet A-list creative event planner Mark Seed, who has plenty of experience with high-profile nuptials.
—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
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“Planner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planner. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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