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Synonym Chooser

How does the noun project contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of project are design, plan, plot, and scheme. While all these words mean "a method devised for making or doing something or achieving an end," project often stresses imaginative scope and vision.

a project to develop the waterfront

When would design be a good substitute for project?

Although the words design and project have much in common, design often suggests a particular pattern and some degree of achieved order or harmony.

a design for a new dress

In what contexts can plan take the place of project?

The synonyms plan and project are sometimes interchangeable, but plan always implies mental formulation and sometimes graphic representation.

plans for a house

When is plot a more appropriate choice than project?

The words plot and project are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, plot implies a laying out in clearly distinguished sections with attention to their relations and proportions.

the plot of the play

When might scheme be a better fit than project?

In some situations, the words scheme and project are roughly equivalent. However, scheme stresses calculation of the end in view and may apply to a plan motivated by craftiness and self-interest.

a scheme to defraud the government

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of project
Noun
But her project was a magnet for a different crowd: the bohemian set who frequented Café Society, an integrated night club in Greenwich Village. Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 June 2025 The company said 31 countries have contributed to the research plan and that the projects will focus on biological, life and material sciences, as well as Earth observation. Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 9 June 2025
Verb
Shooters use shotguns, with each shot projecting hundreds of small lead balls to hit the clay pigeons. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025 The city is projecting revenues of $30.9 million in 2026 and $32 million in 2027. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for project
Recent Examples of Synonyms for project
Noun
  • The announcement of Glastonbury’s final lineup also coincides with the BBC’s plans to air artists’ sets, with the broadcaster telling British publication The i Paper that Kneecap’s performance will be included as part of their coverage.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
  • Republican leaders say these criticisms are wrong and that the GOP plan will boost the economy and cut spending.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • Alleging an intrusive shed, a protruding carport and sprinkler damage, a Meridian church has taken legal action against a longtime neighbor.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
  • Using a chemical glove box, a polycarbonate glass box with protruding gloves that shields substances from oxygen and moisture, scientists combined the berkelium metal with an organic molecule containing only carbon and hydrogen to create a chemical reaction.
    Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The capsule will be exhibited in a space designed by designer Linda Bergroth, will take place at 3DaysofDesign in Copenhagen on June 17 to June 21 at the Marimekko store on Pilestraede 29.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
  • Production designing the ornate bathroom was an adventure.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • Gone are the days of just blueprints, prototypes and calculations, as engineering now revolves around efficiency, speed and precision in a world where technology is rapidly changing.
    Srinivasa Rao Bittla, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • The Golden Knights provided a blueprint for how the network would work with various teams in their local markets, with the wider local reach on free TV and a partnership for streaming access.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 12 June 2025
Verb
  • That victory put O’Malley back in the rankings. O’Malley’s next bout ended in a no contest, when an eye poke in the second round left Pedro Munhoz unable to continue.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
  • Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev poked fun at the explosive war of words between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, offering to mediate peace between the two political allies.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • This Gandini design didn’t win its Ferrari V-8 class, but stood out for its stance, proportion, and angular lines amidst later, more voluptuous eight-cylinder Prancing Horses, such as the 360 Modena and 430.
    Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
  • Meanwhile, King’s status as a last-minute guest was evident in her clothes, the journalist's green sweatsuit standing out among the black-tie attire.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 4 June 2025

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“Project.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/project. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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