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 Additionally, Quinn has used the EltaMD UV Clear Sunscreen (both the regular and tinted formulas) in her daily routine for around six years, upon a dermatologist’s recommendation. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 17 July 2026 Olay’s new Regenerist formulas pour more than 70 years of skin science into two pretty glass jars. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Chavez broke down chic, low-effort outfit formulas from her cool summer capsule collection with Quince. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 15 July 2026 Suskind uses an analogy from the 19th century, when a German chemist named Justus von Liebig created one of the first infant formulas, hoping to replicate the nourishment of human milk. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026 Ideally, opt for fragrance-free formulas, particularly if your skin is prone to irritation, eczema, or ingrown hairs. Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 5 July 2026 To help prevent overdosing liquid or powdered formulas, use a permanent marker to make clear measurement guidelines on caps. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 So while the jury is still out on topical PDRN, the supporting cast in these formulas may be doing much of the heavy lifting. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 July 2026 Clear sunscreen sticks glide across the skin without leaving the chalky white cast that mineral formulas can create, and their solid texture means less dripping or rubbing than a lotion. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
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Noun
  • But somewhere between talking about recipes and the future of food, the conversation took an unexpected turn.
    Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • The Five Star Weekend follows Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, a famed cook and best-selling author known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • For both endometriosis and uterine fibroids, initial management may include hormonal therapies, pain management strategies and lifestyle adjustments.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 14 July 2026
  • The organization views this year’s Senate races in Michigan and Maine as key tests of whether progressives’ message and organizing strategies could prove effective in competitive races.
    Matt Brown, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Full Smile Makeover Antalya has become one of the busiest destinations for smile makeovers, combining cosmetic procedures such as porcelain veneers with restorative treatments including crowns, bridges and dental implants.
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • And injuries that once ended careers can now be repaired through outpatient procedures.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
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  • That turned out to be wrong for a meaningful minority of them, whose brains were generating signals our methods were not sensitive enough to pick up.
    Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
  • Consider two popular methods, neither of which requires people to submit any documents or even reveal their name or birthdate to the platform.
    Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026
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  • Nvidia, the computer chip manufacturing behemoth, had just announced plans to build AI supercomputers in the United States.
    Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

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