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
Consider similar plumping formulas, below.
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Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Brezavscek points barrier-supportive formulas, such as fatty acids, peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide are key to soothe skin and restore its lipid balance.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
To bypass formulas and to embrace my responsibilities.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Gardiner echoes this approach, emphasizing liners as the foundation for wear time, followed by hydrating color formulas that move naturally with the lips rather than sitting on top of them.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Makeup removal can sometimes feel like a thorn in your side, especially when heavy, waterproof formulas are standing in the way.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
How modern detergents clean without heat Cold-water laundry works because detergent formulas have evolved.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
As the season progresses, demand for the Beauty grows beyond what its official provider can offer—something that’s already happened to Ozempic and Mounjaro, whose makers now compete with cheaper gray-market formulas.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Shades have gotten cooler, undertones more realistic, and formulas flexible enough to handle different textures and levels of pigment loss.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Brezavscek points barrier-supportive formulas, such as fatty acids, peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide are key to soothe skin and restore its lipid balance.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
To bypass formulas and to embrace my responsibilities.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Gardiner echoes this approach, emphasizing liners as the foundation for wear time, followed by hydrating color formulas that move naturally with the lips rather than sitting on top of them.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Makeup removal can sometimes feel like a thorn in your side, especially when heavy, waterproof formulas are standing in the way.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
How modern detergents clean without heat Cold-water laundry works because detergent formulas have evolved.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
As the season progresses, demand for the Beauty grows beyond what its official provider can offer—something that’s already happened to Ozempic and Mounjaro, whose makers now compete with cheaper gray-market formulas.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Shades have gotten cooler, undertones more realistic, and formulas flexible enough to handle different textures and levels of pigment loss.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulas
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Following the buyout, the Farmers' Almanac will continue to publish its online content, including the long-range weather predictions, gardening guidance, astronomical events and calendars, recipes, and other tips and explainers.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Trying new recipes is one of my favorite ways to reset my brain.—
JamiLee Hoglind,
Outside,
29 Jan. 2026
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Include specific time commitments and batch creation strategies.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Even nationally, some activist groups have pushed back against protest strategies that could lead to clashes.—
Tim Sullivan,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gardner said the department has since developed a post-fire policy and mop-up procedures after the Mountain fire.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Shukurova did not follow standard surgical procedures, such as taking the victim's medical history or performing a basic physical exam, per the district attorney's press release.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Unlike classical supercomputers, which excel at simulations and data-heavy tasks, quantum computers operate on fundamentally different principles, enabling new approaches to solving problems that are considered impractical using traditional computing methods.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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There’s a substantial potential market for other methods.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mike James, general manager of SentryWorld and vice president of Sentry Insurance, and director of golf Danny Rainbow elaborated on the plans for the renovations — to be led Jay Blasi, who oversaw the massive overhaul of the course in 2013.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, the killing of two people by federal agents in recent weeks has refocused plans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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