variants
or formulae
as in recipes
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 formulas
Some companies have tried — and failed — to find the same massive audiences with similar formulas.
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Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Sugar does have benefits for feeding cut flowers, which is why it's added to the mixtures used by florists, but in flower food formulas, the sucrose is blended with antimicrobial elements to keep the water free from bacteria.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
The Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Balm and the Shimmer Pop Clip-On Lip Gloss are two lip formulas designed for on-the-go nourishment with a pop of color for good measure.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
There, Anderson’s impact will be less on product formulas or colors than on packaging.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
All of this is to say, the right blush can go a long way toward making mature skin appear fresh and charmingly flushed—and certain formulas stand out in a market that’s increasingly, well, flush.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
On Gaga's eyes, the brand confirmed Tanno used the Haus Labs Precision Sculpt Shaping Balm in Sculpt and Taper, the Power Sculpt Velvet Bronzer in Terra Sol and Amber Horizon, both of its black eyeliner formulas (pencil and liquid), as well as the B Structural Mascara.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Below, a few specialty formulas that Di Lallo recommends.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Drug Cocktails Alongside single chemicals that target multiple receptors, others are looking to blend existing drugs into more powerful formulas.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Sugar does have benefits for feeding cut flowers, which is why it's added to the mixtures used by florists, but in flower food formulas, the sucrose is blended with antimicrobial elements to keep the water free from bacteria.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
The Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Balm and the Shimmer Pop Clip-On Lip Gloss are two lip formulas designed for on-the-go nourishment with a pop of color for good measure.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
There, Anderson’s impact will be less on product formulas or colors than on packaging.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
All of this is to say, the right blush can go a long way toward making mature skin appear fresh and charmingly flushed—and certain formulas stand out in a market that’s increasingly, well, flush.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
On Gaga's eyes, the brand confirmed Tanno used the Haus Labs Precision Sculpt Shaping Balm in Sculpt and Taper, the Power Sculpt Velvet Bronzer in Terra Sol and Amber Horizon, both of its black eyeliner formulas (pencil and liquid), as well as the B Structural Mascara.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Below, a few specialty formulas that Di Lallo recommends.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Drug Cocktails Alongside single chemicals that target multiple receptors, others are looking to blend existing drugs into more powerful formulas.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulas
Noun
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Meanwhile, Alouette has become an adept of dye recipes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Here are some of Grandma's go-to recipes for whipping up weeknight dinners or Sunday suppers with ground beef.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The attempt to create a viable and vibrant residential hub arrives after years of neglect and fumbled strategies by the prior owner, an affiliate of real estate firm Z&L Properties.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Satisfied with medical procedures already in place, NASA ordered no extra checkups for the crew ahead of liftoff and no new diagnostic equipment was packed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Permits cannot be denied because the event is controversial, filing procedures weren't followed in time before a breaking news event or the application fee was too high.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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According to the study, this approach is more than 10 times faster than conventional image processing methods.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Though much of the money comes from subscriptions from companies and other heavy users, companies serving regular consumers will probably need to increasingly rely on ads and other methods to monetize mass market users.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Silberfeld’s optimism arose from the agency’s apparent backtracking from plans unveiled in a January court hearing to install up to 800 tiny homes on the property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The concern in February is that others could knock you off your game; someone slick could kick out your confidence, someone disloyal could out your plans before time.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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