as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
an ambitious young man with a remarkably detailed blueprint for becoming a millionaire by the age of 25
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
blueprinted the schedule of events for the festival right down to the last detail
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Recent Examples of blueprint
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 June 2025
In a few years’ time, Bonnaroo would not only inspire dozens of music festivals across America, but also serve as the blueprint for how to rethink music festivals in the modern era under tighter restrictions compared to the Woodstock era.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 June 2025
During the hearing, Hegseth is widely expected to dodge many of the specifics on the military's spending blueprint, which has not been released, and instead highlight recent gains in recruiting numbers and new technology initiatives in the Army.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Even though there were actors like Linda at the time, there was no real blueprint for deaf actors to break into movies or make a name for themselves.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Vought, whose appointment requires Senate confirmation, wrote the chapter on executive power in Project 2025, the controversial policy blueprint created by the conservative Heritage Foundation that Trump tried to distance himself from during the 2024 campaign.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 June 2025
In a few years’ time, Bonnaroo would not only inspire dozens of music festivals across America, but also serve as the blueprint for how to rethink music festivals in the modern era under tighter restrictions compared to the Woodstock era.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 June 2025
During the hearing, Hegseth is widely expected to dodge many of the specifics on the military's spending blueprint, which has not been released, and instead highlight recent gains in recruiting numbers and new technology initiatives in the Army.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Even though there were actors like Linda at the time, there was no real blueprint for deaf actors to break into movies or make a name for themselves.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blueprint
Noun
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Boone added that Stroman is close to a rehab assignment, but the skipper didn’t have exact plans in place.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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The Democratic governor said that a plan to regulate cannabis in the state is needed to protect children, who can often obtain intoxicating hemp products without restrictions.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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An award-winning toy creator and a doctor have teamed up to launch a new company that manufactures products designed to make health care less scary for little kids, and less stressful for parents.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Production designing the ornate bathroom was an adventure.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
Noun
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But, at this point, Edelman believes that advisers who value diversification as a strategy in their clients’ portfolio — eg, across asset classes, sectors, etc. — would be remiss not to recommend adding at least a small amount of digital asset exposure.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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These changes were more than just rebrands: each new name came along with a fundamentally different business strategy.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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On the other hand, some small-business owners may only have an annual relationship with their accountant or tax professional, or even opt to prepare their taxes themselves.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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With the revenue-sharing era now officially underway, Title IX defense attorneys say colleges are preparing for a potential wave of gender-equity lawsuits from athletes, especially challenges over how that revenue is distributed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Reflective writing, another recent trend, is practically ubiquitous in medical schools and residency programs, and there is some evidence that writing may make doctors more empathetic and observant.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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Sustainability is an integral part of the resort’s design and culinary program.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Noun
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At the end of February, a pedestrian was hit in West London by an ebike rider in West London — not a rental or sharing scheme, to be clear — and died after a month in hospital.—
Nicole Kobie,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This scheme netted Smith over $10 million in royalties before he was caught.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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In the years since its release, The Emancipation of Mimi has come to be recognized as both an artistic triumph and a hugely influential pop project.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Telefilm’s National Marketing Program covers up to 75% of promotional expenses for funded projects.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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“Blueprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blueprint. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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