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 Personal affordability depends on your income, debt, lifestyle, and financial goals, not just lending formulas. Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 The city’s street style continues to champion weird-but-it-works combinations over predictable formulas, and individuality above all else. Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Mineral Sunscreen Mineral formulas often leave behind a visible white or gray residue in addition to their oily base. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026 While most of the facial products are unscented, the body wash, bar soaps, and moisturizers feature luxury-level fragrance formulas, including coconut, vanilla, sandalwood, and cedar. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026 The upward trend also seems to indicate that above-the-line guilds’ push for improved streaming residual formulas has worked. Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 The residual formulas for the different guilds are closely related, though the WGA is the only one that releases data. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 The key to most waterproof formulas are waxes or silicones, which protect the pigments from water and prevents it from breaking down. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2026 And through it all the formulas across the now 10-product Rosemary Mint collection stayed the same. James Manso, Allure, 3 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • As for these spices’ association with the mighty pumpkin, several cookbooks from the 17th and 18th centuries feature pumpkin pie recipes that call for such flavorings.
    René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Their flavor is different, but many recipes are written for canned or jarred hearts rather than fresh artichokes.
    Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Rebuilding global inventories would take about 18 months, even before accounting for new storage facilities that countries are planning as part of their energy security strategies.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For organizations seeking meaningful ways to activate teams and elevate corporate culture, five actionable strategies can bring allyship to life well beyond a single date on the calendar.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The agency recommended the facility reevaluate its procedures, but did not conclusively find a cause for the outbreak.
    Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But after the event ended, the FAA returned to its normal departure procedures.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Expanding on Iraola’s comments, there are methods to measure how different countries integrate individuals into groups.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This involves studying the same question using methods affected by different potential sources of bias.
    The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Use your voice to build connection, clarify plans, and make cooperation feel easier for everyone involved.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Generate topical daily lesson plans with engaging hands-on activities.
    Beth Collums, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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