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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
As part of the nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) network, this aircraft serves as an airborne relay between national leadership—including the President and Secretary of Defense—and strategic forces such as ballistic missile submarines.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
And after nearly 30 years of strategic pivots, little of Netflix’s original business model remains in place.
—Natalie Jarvey, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Van Raemdonck left the Neiman Marcus Group in 2024 after the deal with Saks Global was completed, and last month joined Verneek, an AI tech company that helps retailers and brands deepen their customer engagement, as a strategic investor and a member of the advisory board.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Jan. 2026
And remember that an informed, strategic and careful approach is always the right way to borrow money, but especially with a mortgage in today's unique economic landscape.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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Designed for everyday homes Water efficiency is a key part of the design.—
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Golden State has won eight of 11 and three straight at home, continuing a key eight-game stretch at Chase Center.—
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Features such as grab bars, curbless showers, shower benches, barrier-free entries and wider doors provide crucial safety benefits without sacrificing luxury.—
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On a crucial third-and-10 just inside field goal range, Beck was confident with his pass to Marion to get well within range.—
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This trend accelerated in December as the flag state emerged as a critical shield against drone strikes and vessel seizures.—
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The musical movies have received critical acclaim, and the second film earned five total nominations at this year's Globes — one more than the 2025 Golden Globes.—
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Choose decisive steps over a confusing kerfuffle!—
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Tesla shareholders delivered another decisive message through their vote on Tesla’s Texas-style 3% ownership threshold for filing derivative lawsuits.—
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Recently, researchers have made a major leap forward by engineering a novel cathode material that dramatically elevates performance, bringing us closer to practical, high-efficiency thermal energy systems.—
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The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, after major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failed to negotiate a deal before Sunday's midnight deadline.—
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The pivotal play in the game came early in the fourth quarter with Houston leading 10-6.—
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As lawmakers return to Tallahassee for their 2026 session, education and its underlying budget — more than a quarter of the state’s annual spending — again are poised to play a pivotal role in the legislative process.—
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Herbert could have made a better MVP case if that finale were more meaningful, but then again, the ball was in their court a week earlier.—
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Improving sleep by even 30 to 60 minutes a night can make a meaningful difference.—
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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