STRATEGIC Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

strategic

adjective

as in key

of great importance especially to the future or outcome of something This is a strategic goal that could make or break the company.

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Recent Examples of strategic Working in parallel with the company’s Content Business division, the new unit will drive long-term growth initiatives across IP development, technology, strategic partnerships and region-specific market strategies. —

Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 29 June 2026 Leaders who understand energy protect prime cognitive windows for the work that requires judgment, creativity, and strategic depth. —

Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Yash Raj Films has made a strategic investment in Rusk Media, the digital-first entertainment company behind the Alright! —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 June 2026 Banks and lending institutions may respond to the inflation report or the Fed's meeting by raising their offers to savers, strategic ones of whom will be ready and willing to open an account when that actually happens. —

Matt Richardson, CBS News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for strategic

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Adjective

Ukraine, meantime, has also recently ramped up missile and drone attacks against key infrastructure deep inside Russian territory, including oil refineries, ports and military factories.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Verbeek also has lost four key defensemen — captain Radko Gudas, Jacob Trouba, John Carlson and Olen Zellweger — in the past month while adding only journeyman Nick Jensen as a probable replacement.

— Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of key

Adjective

Both Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers applauded the recent letters from Congress to Quebec, saying getting American wine back into Canada is crucial to aiding their struggling industry.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Fairview a ‘crucial’ crossing The two Fairview bridges were built 44 years apart.

— Mark Dee July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026

Definition of crucial

Adjective

The unorthodox midterm convention comes as Democrats continue to poll stronger than Republicans ahead of November's critical elections.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of critical

Adjective

If there is no fundamental change in the Iranian leadership’s rhetoric and policy, the United States must begin preparing, alongside its partners, for a more decisive phase of wartime policymaking.

— Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
In the first decisive victory of this tournament’s knockout stage, France dominated Sweden Tuesday with a 3-0 win that guaranteed the French another match this week.

— Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 July 2026

Definition of decisive

Adjective

Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026