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formula

noun

Definition of formula

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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Recent Examples of formula As always with sunscreen, reapplication of water-resistant formulas is key—and physical sun protection never hurts in a beach or poolside setting. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 Saie bridges a gap between high performance makeup formulas, non-toxic natural ingredients, and sustainable business practices. — Charlotte Hu, Time, 30 Oct. 2026 The rich, silky formula coats the lips with collagen-boosting peptides, Brazilian acai butter, and African mongongo butter to plump and lock in moisture, while lactic acid and hibiscus flower enzymes buff away dry, flaky texture. — Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formula

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Longoria’s made the magazine’s state rankings in 2003 and 2013 for the beef sausage made with a recipe from Gonzales, the family’s hometown.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
University of Sheffield scientists have recreated the original recipe to produce a contemporary glass sculpture with the same optical effect.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of recipe

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Japan has rejigged its incentives scheme for international productions as part of the bold IP360 national strategy to boost its content sector.

— Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
The openings, on Monday, signal a shift in strategy from social media to physical retail.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of strategy

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Nevertheless, reducing unnecessary procedures while preserving diagnostic accuracy could offer significant benefits if future clinical trials confirm the results.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
After a 127-125 overtime loss at Cleveland on Monday, a fresh exam for Edwards indicated the need for the procedure after the wear-and-tear injury limited him to a career-low 61 regular-season games in 2025-26.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of procedure

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The plan is to find candidates from families that renounced their royal status in 1947, which at the time was to ease the postwar financial burden on the monarchy.

— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Swift's childhood was tailor-made for a Hallmark movie—but the future pop star already had other plans.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of plan

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Such a process could potentially improve lithium recovery from underground brines while reducing the chemical demands of conventional separation methods.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Still, something unexpected may force you to try a different method, schedule, or approach that ends up working better.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of method

Noun

That move placed the vessel within Russia’s Pacific submarine force, which operates across the country’s eastern maritime approaches.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Both approaches require costly infrastructure, but while exports could quickly fill government coffers, using gas to fuel industrialization has the potential to deliver a larger long-term payoff.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of approach

Noun

The scheme came to light after Hegarty's sister-in-law, Peggy Hegarty, was contacted by an agent from the rooming house where Hegarty had been taken.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
As part of the scheme, prosecutors allege, Heflin conspired with other companies and individuals to predetermine who would win certain business, at times submitting intentionally inflated bids to schools.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026

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