master plan

noun

Definition of master plannext
as in plan
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 plan The update of SeaWorld’s existing master plan, which dates to 2002, allows for up to 60 fireworks shows a year. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026 Future phases of the master plan community include a Home2Suites by Hilton, retail, restaurants and other commercial opportunities. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 Everyone knows that England’s master plan coming into its World Cup quarterfinal Saturday will revolve around stopping Norway striker Erling Haaland. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 According to Simmons, that was never part of any master plan. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for master plan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for master plan
  1. plan
  2. strategy
  3. blueprint
  4. program
  5. scheme
  6. project
Noun
  • It’s been a weird few weeks for Mysaria, with Daemon’s influence rising and falling, and her plan to leverage Helaena’s pregnancy falling apart within moments.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The price of benefit plans for Medicaid and Medicare have also gone up substantially.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of plan
Noun
  • Kansas Athletics is on the verge of hiring an executive director for front-office strategy and operations, KU athletic director Travis Goff told The Star on Wednesday afternoon.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The first stage focuses on meeting school community members, the second involves building an academics strategy, the third revolves around operations and finance and the final stage brings those steps together.
    — Austin Horn July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of strategy
Noun
  • Dior, however, has become the blueprint for how luxury brands should build out a fragrance franchise.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Kevin Faulconer, the former mayor of San Diego, is the ideal fit for this blueprint.
    — Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of blueprint
Noun
  • The Sacramento Police Department is plans to purchase 52 new drones next year, eight of which will be part of a pilot program experimenting with using the technology to respond to 911 calls.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • And that is precisely where most management development programs have historically underinvested.
    — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of program
Noun
  • Jewelry giant Pandora is supporting the 20th-anniversary gala at Danish Royal Opera, as well as the New Talent program, providing jewelry for Taus and Anne-Sofie Madsen, who are about to graduate from the scheme.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • Whether by virtue of personnel, schemes or play-calling, the team that had finished in the top six in NFL scoring the previous six seasons — including leading the league twice — has finished 15th, 15th and 21st the last three years.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of scheme
Noun
  • The department has waived it, but lawyers for Presidio argued that because of the wording of the Act, Homeland Security was still required to consult with the Army Corps of Engineers before launching the project.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Keeping a lid on project costs should make apartments more affordable, Suarez says, though the plan doesn’t restrict rent amounts.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of project

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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master%20plan. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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