as in recipe
a set or series of actions or components that lead to a particular result
The formula for the area of a rectangle is simple: multiply the width by the height. Hard work and dedication is a surefire formula for success.
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Some shared their secret formula for picking numbers.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
These two ingredients come together to make a simple formula, but one that demonstrates thoughtfulness, style, and an understanding of what makes dinner parties truly enjoyable for hosts.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The Michelin research and development teams in the company’s research enter in France craft formulas meant to fit the characteristics of each court.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The formula is infused with emollient fatty acids to help support the skin’s moisture barrier, while its semi-sheer finish ensures a soft glow—far from the heavy-handed bronzer looks of the mid-2010s.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
These two ingredients come together to make a simple formula, but one that demonstrates thoughtfulness, style, and an understanding of what makes dinner parties truly enjoyable for hosts.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The Michelin research and development teams in the company’s research enter in France craft formulas meant to fit the characteristics of each court.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The formula is infused with emollient fatty acids to help support the skin’s moisture barrier, while its semi-sheer finish ensures a soft glow—far from the heavy-handed bronzer looks of the mid-2010s.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
Noun
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Frozen dill is best used in cooking and not in fresh recipes like salads.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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His recipe calls for muddling sweet Sun Gold tomatoes and fresh basil, plus a smidge of salt and sugar until juicy; then stirring in gin, vermouth, and ice until well-chilled.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The session will allow the Republicans to remove one of two remaining Democratic Congressional seats in the state, bringing another victory for Trump’s national redistricting strategy.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
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Maintaining control of the House will be vital for Vance’s strategy of securing his own political standing by racking up wins for Trump.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Nix, who had a minor ankle procedure after Denver’s Wild Card loss to Buffalo and thus was around the team’s facility, had trouble downshifting after playing in 20 games — two preseason, 17 regular season and the 31-7 playoff loss.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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Include three years of financials, key contracts, an organizational chart, standard operating procedures, customer and supplier metrics, and any compliance documents.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The city also agreed to help remove legal blocks to the razing of the Odd Fellows Building, including possible landmark designation, once the hotel company figured out plans for the space.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, Xi had announced plans for 10 Luban workshops in SCO countries over the next three years.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The college attributed increasing nonparticipating student counts to improved methods of tracking student participation.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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Family members can use their own payment methods to make purchases.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Was the patient approach the right one?—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Paul looks the part and Savaiinaea has the footwork and athleticism needed to thrive in this zone-blocking scheme.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Park’s character in Confidence Queen Park sets one clever trap after another, fitting each scheme into a larger puzzle.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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