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 thick formula doesn’t skimp on nourishing ingredients, pairing shea butter, macadamia seed oil, and ceramides with soothing centella asiatica.
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
These circumstances are making homeownership unaffordable for millions of Americans: add to this formula the burden of student loan debt that many young people in the country are carrying, and the dream of owning a home gets even more unattainable.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The Miu Miu boots push that formula toward something more utilitarian.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2025
The oil’s rich formula is infused with powerhouse ingredients for hair growth like rosemary and biotin, along with peppermint oil and eucalyptus to stimulate the scalp and soothe irritation.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
These circumstances are making homeownership unaffordable for millions of Americans: add to this formula the burden of student loan debt that many young people in the country are carrying, and the dream of owning a home gets even more unattainable.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The Miu Miu boots push that formula toward something more utilitarian.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2025
The oil’s rich formula is infused with powerhouse ingredients for hair growth like rosemary and biotin, along with peppermint oil and eucalyptus to stimulate the scalp and soothe irritation.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
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This old-fashioned coffee cake recipe is the perfect companion to the after-church coffee and tea.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Pierce Crosby, managing partner of strategy consulting firm Merchant Seven, spoke to these developments.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Watson, previously Deputy Chief Communications Officer at Warner Bros. Discovery, will work with Paramount’s Chief Communications Officer Melissa Zukerman to lead the company’s communications strategy, with a focus on executive, financial, and internal communications.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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After the mother was reported missing, her home and the immediate surrounding area were searched as part of standard procedure, Commander Rick Krakow of the Naperville Police Department tells PEOPLE.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Each task can be labor-intensive if done manually and will require clear policies, procedures and allocation of responsibilities.—
Madhu Nadig,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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One plan calls for a tower as tall as 55 stories and 609 feet, setting a new bar as the tallest building in town.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Half of all private-sector workers now participate in the plans, a record high.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Wednesday’s vote establishes four bear hunting zones in the state, and allows a broad range of hunting methods, including the use of archery and dogs, according to the commission.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Include how much your clients paid for the system right up front, then run them through the method.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Universal Pictures is taking a new approach to combat mass theft of its movies to teach artificial intelligence systems.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Others take the opposite approach, giving their kids free rein with little oversight.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Drawing on exclusive data sourced from North Korean computers, court records and interviews with cybersecurity experts and US officials, a CNN investigation revealed the full scope of this scheme.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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Alaska Airlines is updating its Boeing 787s with a new paint scheme and plans to introduce new business class cabins.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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