formula

noun

Definition of formulanext
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 someone who usually runs cold, my formula for a successful travel outfit involves plenty of layers. — Sarah Felbin, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026 Though the formula sounds clinical, the experience is anything but. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Nov. 2026 Rethinking How We Value Spectrum There is no single formula that captures the value of spectrum. — Christopher Guttman-McCabe, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026 The actresses had a matching moment on the show, following the same outfit formula all the way down to their slingback shoes. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formula
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
  1. recipe
  2. strategy
  3. procedure
  4. plan
  5. method
  6. approach
  7. scheme
Noun
  • Uber Eats customers, for instance, can use Cart Assistance to upload a handwritten grocery list or recipe screenshot to the app and AI will fill up their basket with the items.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Today’s recipe Chess bars are a Southern treat typically made with a cake base topped with a rich cream cheese filling that’s very, very sweet.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of recipe
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Model procedures should provide timely notice, straightforward requests, and alternative assignments without academic penalties.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Raffensperger's investigation is set to determine how the memory card was overlooked, whether election procedures were followed, and any corrective measures to prevent similar incidents in future elections.
    — Oliver Trapnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of procedure
Noun
  • Reyes is giving each side a chance to be heard on her plan to name Liu as special master in the case.
    — GARY FIELDS, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Authorities in quake-prone Japan regularly instruct people to stock up on bottled water, food and batteries, have plans ready to hide under tables and keep comfortable walking shoes at hand.
    — Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of plan
Noun
  • Using this method, the team produced HDRMs in approximately five minutes.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • For all the impressive creativity — and creative cooling methods — there is a small oliphaunt in the room.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of method
Noun
  • If the song titles didn’t give it away, Brat Star’s hyper-referential writing takes a Letterboxd-native approach.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The program has encountered substantial cost growth and delays, prompting the Pentagon to restructure its development approach.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of approach
Noun
  • The strategy has not been confirmed verbatim by the Treasury, but Bessent himself has indicated the scheme worked by buying back more expensive, long-term debt (in which yields, and hence interest, are higher) in lieu of cheaper, short-term debt.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In that case, two Nigerian men were convicted in a sextortion scheme that targeted DeMay, 17, and over 100 other victims including 11 minors from halfway around the world.
    — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of scheme

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