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
Instead of randomly testing formulas, the AI evaluates which unexplored candidate will most likely improve the target property (strength or conductivity, for example) and runs that experiment next.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Use the eraser’s short fiber side to erase all makeup (including waterproof and long-wear formulas) and the longer side to gently exfoliate the skin.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Navigating the world of priming serums can be a slippery slope due to heavy formulas and glitter-like ingredients that clump upon application.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Ahead, scroll on to discover Vogue’s favorite lip oils, featuring formulas adored by editors and makeup artists alike.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
And though true skin-care purists might layer both in a 10-step routine, modern formulas like this one blur the lines—offering the best of both in one silky step.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025
With all products under $30, Meri Stori delivers clean and high-performance formulas priced for every beauty lover.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Inside Gaza, few believe that these formulas can gain legitimacy again.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
Frustrated that nothing on the market truly addressed her evolving skin’s needs in her 40s and 50s (dryness, wearability, anti-crease formulas), Creal launched her eponymous brand with a mission to serve women facing the same concerns.
—Marie Lodi, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Use the eraser’s short fiber side to erase all makeup (including waterproof and long-wear formulas) and the longer side to gently exfoliate the skin.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Navigating the world of priming serums can be a slippery slope due to heavy formulas and glitter-like ingredients that clump upon application.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Ahead, scroll on to discover Vogue’s favorite lip oils, featuring formulas adored by editors and makeup artists alike.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
And though true skin-care purists might layer both in a 10-step routine, modern formulas like this one blur the lines—offering the best of both in one silky step.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025
With all products under $30, Meri Stori delivers clean and high-performance formulas priced for every beauty lover.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Inside Gaza, few believe that these formulas can gain legitimacy again.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
Frustrated that nothing on the market truly addressed her evolving skin’s needs in her 40s and 50s (dryness, wearability, anti-crease formulas), Creal launched her eponymous brand with a mission to serve women facing the same concerns.
—Marie Lodi, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulas
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Past editions of the Cookie Book featured recipes from grandmas, professional bakers, and EMTs and other first responders.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 3 dashes Angostura Bitters For this cocktail and the additional recipes below, add ingredients to mixing glass, stir on ice for 15 seconds (small ice) to 30 seconds (bigger ice).—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sleep doctors recommend several strategies parents can use to help teens.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Passive House strategies were implemented throughout, and there’s rooftop solar with battery storage, high-efficiency heat pumps, and electric car chargers, among other features.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The most notorious procedures at the Yemassee facility were conducted by George Ward, a veterinarian who’d helped LABS of Virginia import macaques from Indonesia in the nineties.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The department is responsible for ensuring safety protocols are followed through every stage of spacecraft development and testing, and when scientists and engineers interface with potential hazards like high-pressure procedures, vacuum chambers, radioactive materials and heavyweight hardware.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Choose from any of the preferred payment methods.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, cash-averse adults may adapt methods like cash stuffing for the digital age, Bryan-Podvin says.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though Swain has big plans, there has yet to be mass adoption by the traditional stalwarts of PE—the big pension funds, insurers, and endowments.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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No North American or other market plans have been announced as yet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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