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formulas

noun

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 For the face, Gallo typically looks for formulas with 5% to 10% urea paired with hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredients. — Danielle James, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2026 Some formulas also include enzymes that target specific stains. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 Some formulas also contain enzymes designed to break down specific types of stains. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 For now, keep reading to discover which formulas made the cut for 2026. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 All in attendance—whether new to the brand or eager to discover something—simply wanted a conversational experience to demystify the scientific aspect that backs the brand’s formulas. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026 Rather than sticking to rigid baking formulas, Felton drew on his fine-dining experience to experiment with contemporary Neapolitan canotto dough to find the right balance of hydration and strength. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulas
  1. recipes
  2. strategies
  3. procedures
  4. methods
  5. plans
Noun
  • These are hands-on classes, with recipes usually reflecting the sailing region.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • New cookbook releases and celebrity recipes that use cottage cheese as a ricotta or cream cheese substitute rather than a topping.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of recipes
Noun
  • However, KraneShares’ Brendan Ahern recommended that investors consider strategies that could protect them from wild market swings in China.
    — Julian Torres,Stephanie Landsman, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Martinez will join the film company immediately and will oversee its theatrical distribution strategies, planning and execution across the Bleecker Street and Crosswalk slates.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of strategies
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
Definition of procedures
Noun
  • Meta has said Muse includes privacy protections and the AI agent can’t see people’s passwords or payment methods.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Engineers must also develop practical methods for retrieval, processing, and redeployment.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of methods
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
Definition of plans

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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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