Thesaurus results for FORMULA

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 The RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream has been around for decades, with a formula made of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and of course, retinol. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 July 2026 This is a really nice, luxurious formula that reminds me of Rhode’s peptide lip products, but these are a bit thicker and the pigment is more pronounced. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026 Electric vehicles, by their very nature, present a difficult engineering challenge for such a formula. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The formulas are backed by experts in microbiome science and dermatology, and are free from preservatives, allergens and unnecessary ingredients, such as oils, that could irritate the skin. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for formula

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For the first episode with Gruel, RFK Jr will cook up a recipe for Crispy Salmon Cakes with Apple, White Bean & Green Salad.

— Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Owner Audrey Dixon, niece of original owner Jana Howell, is selling the original recipes of the popular sugar cookies, cupcakes, cake balls, cheesecakes and cookie cakes.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of recipe

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Kansas Athletics is on the verge of hiring an executive director for front-office strategy and operations, KU athletic director Travis Goff told The Star on Wednesday afternoon.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The first stage focuses on meeting school community members, the second involves building an academics strategy, the third revolves around operations and finance and the final stage brings those steps together.

— Austin Horn July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of strategy

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The revisions come after the board voted to redline its policy that outlined the rights and legal procedures of certain employees in May.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Bumila already had an internal brace procedure — a step below Tommy John surgery — in May 2025 on the same elbow.

— Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of procedure

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And the private grading plan associated with the project, which provided engineering details for the development of private property, was completely voided, citing issues with code compliance.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Barrow County Sheriff’s Office investigator Jason Smith read aloud from notebooks recovered after the shooting that outlined Colt’s plans in striking detail.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Definition of plan

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Another method of maintaining cybersecurity is a bit more rigid.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Most real-world cybercrime still relies on easier and cheaper methods, such as exploiting software vulnerabilities, stealing credentials, phishing, malware and ransomware.

— Chetan Jaiswal, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Definition of method

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Asked about Apple’s AI offerings, including the upcoming Siri AI, Cook said the company saw an opportunity in running more AI directly on users’ devices, an approach that Apple believes can appeal to privacy-minded users.

— Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Several years in the making, the formula went through multiple rounds of development before landing on an approach that feels refreshingly straightforward.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Definition of approach

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Jewelry giant Pandora is supporting the 20th-anniversary gala at Danish Royal Opera, as well as the New Talent program, providing jewelry for Taus and Anne-Sofie Madsen, who are about to graduate from the scheme.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Whether by virtue of personnel, schemes or play-calling, the team that had finished in the top six in NFL scoring the previous six seasons — including leading the league twice — has finished 15th, 15th and 21st the last three years.

— Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

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