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
Readers who prefer blunt, personal storytelling over polished self-help formulas won’t.
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Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The brand exudes minimalist, cool-girl energy with its breezy, low-effort formulas—the likes of which felt insufficiently full-coverage for this makeup maximalist.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 May 2026
As renowned cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson explains, consumers are gravitating toward multitasking formulas that deliver both color and skin-care benefits in a single swipe.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Niacinamide, glycerin, panthenol, Centella asiatica, aloe, and bisabolol provide plenty of hydration and calming support, offsetting the dry, tight feeling that mineral formulas can sometimes leave behind.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
The average consumer has become smarter on formulas, clinical testing and ingredients — with social media no longer being the only avenue to learn about new products.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Because coating formulas are proprietary, companies are not required to disclose every ingredient used in the blend.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Many liquid detergents now come in 2X or 4X formulas, meaning the same volume contains twice or four times the active cleaning ingredients of older versions.
—Ryan Brennan
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
While still in the bottle however, most formulas need to be kept somewhere cool and dry.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The brand exudes minimalist, cool-girl energy with its breezy, low-effort formulas—the likes of which felt insufficiently full-coverage for this makeup maximalist.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 May 2026
As renowned cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson explains, consumers are gravitating toward multitasking formulas that deliver both color and skin-care benefits in a single swipe.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Niacinamide, glycerin, panthenol, Centella asiatica, aloe, and bisabolol provide plenty of hydration and calming support, offsetting the dry, tight feeling that mineral formulas can sometimes leave behind.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
The average consumer has become smarter on formulas, clinical testing and ingredients — with social media no longer being the only avenue to learn about new products.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Because coating formulas are proprietary, companies are not required to disclose every ingredient used in the blend.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Many liquid detergents now come in 2X or 4X formulas, meaning the same volume contains twice or four times the active cleaning ingredients of older versions.
—Ryan Brennan
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
While still in the bottle however, most formulas need to be kept somewhere cool and dry.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulas
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There’s also a workshop built around the Juneteenth cookout — exploring recipes, traditions, and the kinds of meals that have long anchored the holiday in Black households and communities.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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Some recipes, like ours, which is based on the Armenian version, feature sautéed onions for an additional layer of flavor.—
Lucinda Scala Quinn,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Usually, the trial judges are familiar with most procedures — often much more than the counsel who appear before them.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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This is not so much an attempt at finding exact parallels between Saunders literary choices and our audio ones, but of using his methods to find deeper layers of meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Researchers see path toward greener manufacturing The researchers believe the platform could help develop more environmentally friendly methods for producing chemicals and use industrial waste more effectively.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Like many in Lebanon, her plans and ambitions had been put on hold by the hostilities.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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And the capacity has not been expanded with the times, though Villa do have active plans to push it above 50,000.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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