Synonyms of formulationnext
: an act or the product of formulating

Examples of formulation in a Sentence

his letter was a very accurate formulation of his thoughts on the matter
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That’s beginning to change as brands explore formulations designed to support the wider ECM. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 The specific peptide, its formulation, and the research behind it can affect its benefits. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026 De Nicolaï is a graduate of ISIPCA, the perfumery, cosmetics and food flavor formulation school that her uncle, Jean-Jacques Guerlain opened in Versailles in 1970. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Drugs may have different names, formulations or availability in other countries, and counterfeit or low-quality medicines remain a real problem in some places. — Andrés Henao, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of formulation was circa 1873

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulation. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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