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 Ahead, our favorite formulas help smooth things over—whatever’s behind the bumps. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Sep. 2026 Learn mathematics with just a pencil and paper to figure out math formulas with no aid of calculators. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 Prebiotic and postbiotic formulas that support skin microbiome balance are the next wave. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 While companies like to boast about the proprietary ceramic nonstick formulas, almost all variations of the material are manufactured using the same sol-gel process. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 Look for moisturizers with ceramides and squalane, plus prebiotic and postbiotic formulas that support healthy skin bacteria. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Reef-safe, mineral formulas with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are a better solution. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 Take the guesswork out of decorating with these foolproof formulas. Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026 Since markdowns won’t last much longer and there’s no time to lose, kickstart your haul with the following foolproof outfit formulas. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • The menu was rich in family recipes, from Mama Jennie’s cabbage soup, a recipe Eddie Thal’s mother brought with her from Russia, to the noodle pudding and beet borscht.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
  • From creamy casseroles to quick and easy salads, here are the top 25 recipes.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And maybe even part of survival was— figuring out strategies is also a kind of a stepping out.
    David Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Trump’s magnanimity comes as China and the United States are in a contest for global leadership, with some of America’s traditional allies rethinking their strategies.
    Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Big-box retailers run their fall reporting through corporate procedures and can be strict about timing.
    Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Many of these procedures are referred to as vaginal rejuvenation or vaginal restoration.
    Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Because multiple projects share identical engineering, licensing methods, and supply chains, teams can apply practical lessons directly from one build to the next.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The shop is known for its ukiyo-e, or Japanese woodblock, prints, as well as for its use of etching, aquatint, monotype, screen-printing, and digital hybrid methods.
    News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Meloni also announced plans to prohibit face-covering garments, specifically mentioning the burqas and niqabs worn by some women and girls, in schools.
    Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, over the weekend, the New York Times revealed previously unreported details about the center’s plans to remove and replace the artworks in its collection, including gifts from foreign countries.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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