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 About a decade ago, architectural designer, urban planner and Future Vision Studios founder Aaron DeMayo began developing The Coastline, a regional resilience master plan proposal to protect Southern Florida from storm surge and sea level rise. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 White said that there is no specific plan for the property because the city is still collecting community feedback to help shape the downtown master plan. — Taylor O'Connor 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 In a time when destinations are trying to achieve their tourism sustainability goals with master plans, Chichibu suggests there might be a different way. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Instead of preparing separate master plans for each site, a process that has delayed projects for years, the city would streamline planning standards across commercial areas. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 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
  • Alignment on a plan does not rescue a plan that does not compound customer value.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Vikings will use him on special teams and as a game-plan-specific blitzer.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of plan
Noun
  • That's a step in the right direction as far as we're concerned, because Jim Cramer has been after Nvidia to institute an Apple-style stock repurchase strategy.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead of her Edinburgh appearance, Lyvers talked to THR about her team’s original content strategy, why ambition and characters are key, Sky’s film slate and how important, or not, franchises and star power are.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of strategy
Noun
  • At its core, Vermejo is a conservation laboratory developing the blueprint for rewilding in North America—the tourism element simply helps to fund it.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The 13-track project, which later came with accompanying music videos, became the blueprint for Beyoncé's superstar status after her successful debut studio album became the launchpad.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of blueprint
Noun
  • His older brother, Ethan, is a freshman guard at Wabash Valley, a high-profile junior college basketball program.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Her replacement, Christophe Leribault, critics say, is a somewhat safer pick who will likely shift the museum away from the robust contemporary art program under Des Cars, and toward a more French and Western-centric vision.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of program
Noun
  • McNeal added that his second year in the offense has given him more confidence in the scheme and motivated him to get stronger to contribute in the run game.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While Simmons’ offensive scheme helped unlock FIU’s ground game last season, quarterbacks Keyone Jenkins and Joe Pesansky combined for 13 interceptions.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of scheme
Noun
  • The Nordic Co-Production Market brings together Nordic and international producers, financiers, distributors and sales agents around projects in development.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The project received a major contribution in 2026 when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $2 million gift as one of several donations made ahead of their wedding.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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