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
Averi Baudler, People.com, 28 May 2025
Another pick from the L Word cinematic universe, this blueprint for the lesbian bad boy might be exactly what Miranda is looking for in a post-Che Diaz rebound.
—Quispe López, Them., 28 May 2025
The defending champion Philadelphia Eagles have drawn the blueprint on perpetually pouring resources into the front seven on defense, consistently plucking players from SEC schools and throwing them onto an assembly line of quarterback mashers.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 22 May 2025
This marks a transition for Robinhood, from a mobile brokerage to a potential regulatory blueprint builder.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Keep scrolling to shop more short-sleeve cardigans, straight-leg jeans, and brown sneakers inspired by Jennifer Garner’s outfit blueprint below.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 28 May 2025
Another pick from the L Word cinematic universe, this blueprint for the lesbian bad boy might be exactly what Miranda is looking for in a post-Che Diaz rebound.
—Quispe López, Them., 28 May 2025
The defending champion Philadelphia Eagles have drawn the blueprint on perpetually pouring resources into the front seven on defense, consistently plucking players from SEC schools and throwing them onto an assembly line of quarterback mashers.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 22 May 2025
This marks a transition for Robinhood, from a mobile brokerage to a potential regulatory blueprint builder.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 20 May 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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Neutra designed this 750 square-foot artist’s residence in Silicon Valley in 1935 as a creative retreat for poet Jacqueline Johnson.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Accommodations range from double-occupancy Mountain King and Bunk Rooms to connecting suites designed for families and groups, each with modern features such as workspaces, mini fridges, and wool camp blankets.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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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
Verb
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Attendees will learn how to stay safe and prepare for the 2025 hurricane season. Details: John Russo at 352-357-9692 or [email protected].—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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So each block has a director, and one block prepares and starts to shoot, then halfway [through] the other is prepping, and then starts to shoot.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Sustainability is an integral part of the resort’s design and culinary program.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Unless the city’s labor unions make financial concessions, the council would likely need to either tap the city’s reserve fund or pull money from other spending obligations, such as legal payouts or existing city programs.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
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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Though details of how the gambling operation functioned have not been released, HSI Tampa said in its post the scheme generated more than $21.6 million in illicit proceeds.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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The project needed the approval of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board which produced 3,600 pages of analysis on the potential impact.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Although the future project could include office buildings, research use is not allowed on the property.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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“Blueprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blueprint. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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