formulas

variants or formulae
plural of formula
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 For the face, Gallo typically looks for formulas with 5% to 10% urea paired with hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredients. — Danielle James, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2026 Some formulas also include enzymes that target specific stains. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 Some formulas also contain enzymes designed to break down specific types of stains. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 For now, keep reading to discover which formulas made the cut for 2026. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 All in attendance—whether new to the brand or eager to discover something—simply wanted a conversational experience to demystify the scientific aspect that backs the brand’s formulas. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026 Rather than sticking to rigid baking formulas, Felton drew on his fine-dining experience to experiment with contemporary Neapolitan canotto dough to find the right balance of hydration and strength. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Learn mathematics with just a pencil and paper to figure out math formulas with no aid of calculators. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 While companies like to boast about the proprietary ceramic nonstick formulas, almost all variations of the material are manufactured using the same sol-gel process. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • These are hands-on classes, with recipes usually reflecting the sailing region.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • New cookbook releases and celebrity recipes that use cottage cheese as a ricotta or cream cheese substitute rather than a topping.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • However, KraneShares’ Brendan Ahern recommended that investors consider strategies that could protect them from wild market swings in China.
    — Julian Torres,Stephanie Landsman, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Martinez will join the film company immediately and will oversee its theatrical distribution strategies, planning and execution across the Bleecker Street and Crosswalk slates.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In other air travel news, Boeing flagged a software glitch on some 737 Max planes that could impact certain landing procedures.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Core samples could reveal South China Sea history For the first time, the team processed and analyzed the recovered cores according to IODP procedures.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Meta has said Muse includes privacy protections and the AI agent can’t see people’s passwords or payment methods.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Engineers must also develop practical methods for retrieval, processing, and redeployment.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But Paulina’s big plans are upended by the arrival at the school of Ericka (Jasmine Amy Rogers), a light-skinned Black girl from America with a Ghanaian father and a white mother back in Ohio.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But unlike its competitors, Mistral has no plans to slow down development of advanced models.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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