as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished
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Recent Examples of master plans
No matter what, though, Wigder believes the city’s master plans, or blueprints for the future, need to be looked at and updated responsibly.
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Her love of art led her to start Citi Arts, a public art and urban planning company that has created public art master plans for airports, transit facilities, streetscapes, and cities nationwide.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
And automakers worldwide were scrambling over each other to grab the microphone and make proclamations about their grand EV master plans and latest all-electric products.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
That absence recalls how Black communities have been deliberately omitted from Miami’s master plans for generations, first through segregation and redlining, now through redevelopment that renders the people who lived here an inconvenient memory.
—Alexandra Martinez, Artforum, 15 Jan. 2026
More than a decade ago, the city incorporated a proposal for a veterans cemetery in master plans for the development of the Great Park.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
South Carolina’s leading cities have systemically embedded diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives into their master plans, sparking outcry from top officials.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Her love of art led her to start Citi Arts, a public art and urban planning company that has created public art master plans for airports, transit facilities, streetscapes, and cities nationwide.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
And automakers worldwide were scrambling over each other to grab the microphone and make proclamations about their grand EV master plans and latest all-electric products.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
That absence recalls how Black communities have been deliberately omitted from Miami’s master plans for generations, first through segregation and redlining, now through redevelopment that renders the people who lived here an inconvenient memory.
—Alexandra Martinez, Artforum, 15 Jan. 2026
More than a decade ago, the city incorporated a proposal for a veterans cemetery in master plans for the development of the Great Park.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
South Carolina’s leading cities have systemically embedded diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives into their master plans, sparking outcry from top officials.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for master plans
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Like many in Lebanon, her plans and ambitions had been put on hold by the hostilities.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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And the capacity has not been expanded with the times, though Villa do have active plans to push it above 50,000.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The architect who drew up the cabin’s blueprints worked under a contract, like Davis.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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The result—white ink against a deep blue background—reminded him of architectural blueprints.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Housing First programs provide immediate, low-barrier housing with voluntary services.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Cutting just half of DOC’s remaining vacancies would fully fund these essential programs.—
Jason Rodriguez,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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Adani Green Energy withdrew its wind energy projects from Sri Lanka after the country sought to renegotiate prices, while a French oil giant also paused new investments.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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After that, the designer will jump back into work with a few exciting projects on the horizon.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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“Master plans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master%20plans. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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