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
The packaging is masculine without being cartoonish, and the formulas are filled with soothing antioxidants.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Here, experts share whether the formulas live up to the hype.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 June 2026
All formulas are also subject to annual FDA inspections and requirements to test for the pathogens salmonella and Cronobacter.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 18 June 2026
Sometimes the old formulas work, and new generations can be lucky enough to discover them.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
There are a few outfit formulas worth mastering.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 17 June 2026
Special formulas Some Blue Buffalo foods are designed with more specific needs in mind than those of the healthy adult dogs that most food is formulated for.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Most gummy formulas provide just 1 to 2 grams per piece meaning users may need to chew 3 to 5 gummies to hit a standard daily dose.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Ahead, stay hot while keeping cool this summer with these 10 outfit formulas.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Here, experts share whether the formulas live up to the hype.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 June 2026
All formulas are also subject to annual FDA inspections and requirements to test for the pathogens salmonella and Cronobacter.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 18 June 2026
Sometimes the old formulas work, and new generations can be lucky enough to discover them.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
There are a few outfit formulas worth mastering.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 17 June 2026
Special formulas Some Blue Buffalo foods are designed with more specific needs in mind than those of the healthy adult dogs that most food is formulated for.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Most gummy formulas provide just 1 to 2 grams per piece meaning users may need to chew 3 to 5 gummies to hit a standard daily dose.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Ahead, stay hot while keeping cool this summer with these 10 outfit formulas.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulas
Noun
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They can also be used in baking, even serving as an egg replacement in vegan recipes.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2026
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This recipes give you a much more desirable topping to filling ratio, so the family won't be fitting over those last crunchy bites.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Noun
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When considered city by city and decade by decade, there are lots of factors in home run totals, from ballpark dimensions to playing strategies to the number of long ball hitters in each lineup.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Market dynamics, consumer preferences, manufacturing considerations, and pricing strategies can all influence how products are formulated and positioned.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The lottery is reviewing all applicable rules and procedures to determine the proper remedy.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Teams can use it to verify procedures, assess control room interactions, and evaluate how operators respond under pressure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Noun
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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Consumers often rely on appearance and smell other than expiry dates to judge whether products are still safe to eat, despite the limitations of those methods.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Next year, these plans for retirees will increase on average by less than 1%.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Each federal land management agency has its own regulations with criteria for managing off-road vehicle use — for instance, the BLM uses travel management plans to determine where vehicles are allowed on specific pieces of land.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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