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
Such agreements often include incredibly detailed terms with wildly differing splits and sometimes convoluted formulas.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Simple, high quality, and results-driven, the brand makes many different collagen peptide formulas to suit a variety of needs.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
To find the ones worth adding to your routine, Glamour editors tested the most popular and well-reviewed formulas on the market—and these seven stood out the most.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Look for formulas with hyaluronic acid or glycerin for best results.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Ahead, 14 outfit formulas for making the most out of the classic shirtdress.
—Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
But that other supplier would have to try to reverse engineer that particular dye—formulas for dyes and colorants were, in spite of being in service to the war effort, still proprietary—and backward engineering color from a finished product is a crapshoot.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The nuance behind the formulas is what forced this executive-level fight into court.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Then, there are mineral, chemical, and hybrid formulas to test and choose between, based on your skin type and personal preferences.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Mar. 2025
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Simple, high quality, and results-driven, the brand makes many different collagen peptide formulas to suit a variety of needs.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
To find the ones worth adding to your routine, Glamour editors tested the most popular and well-reviewed formulas on the market—and these seven stood out the most.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Look for formulas with hyaluronic acid or glycerin for best results.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Ahead, 14 outfit formulas for making the most out of the classic shirtdress.
—Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
But that other supplier would have to try to reverse engineer that particular dye—formulas for dyes and colorants were, in spite of being in service to the war effort, still proprietary—and backward engineering color from a finished product is a crapshoot.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The nuance behind the formulas is what forced this executive-level fight into court.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Then, there are mineral, chemical, and hybrid formulas to test and choose between, based on your skin type and personal preferences.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulas
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Almond extract is classically used as a background flavor in traditional wedding cake recipes and in many bakery-style white or yellow cakes.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Early recipes typically relied on pectin-rich fruits like apples and quinces to achieve a firm, set texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Looking back on his 27 years with the bank, Gentry said the timing, loopholes, tax strategies and negotiations that gave the business its acquisitive edge were not because of dumb luck.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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After the team shared results with state officials, DTSC committed to perform soil testing at 100 homes that had their work done early in the process, before procedures underwent an overhaul.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Even the name is a misnomer, Mackey said, since the same pain can arise among women who’ve had other procedures, including lumpectomies and lymph node surgeries.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Redshirt junior tight end Matt Wagner has fallen victim to one of Danielson’s new methods.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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When the priest takes his stringent methods too far, the existence of the commune is called into question.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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If passed, the moratorium would temporarily stop the Legislature from accepting, processing and approving rezoning applications and site plans for data centers in the county.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The sale of the warehouse came two months after the owner of another Salt Lake City warehouse announced plans not to sell or lease to the federal government amid protests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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