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 Even nicotine-free formulas contain flavorings and solvent agents like propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 It’s been used all over the world for decades, but now a few brands in the US are slowly launching formulas with it. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Modern hair oils blend botanical ingredients like argan, squalane and castor with lightweight silicones that seal the cuticle without the heavy, greasy feel of older formulas. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 Sephora’s fake freckles selection shows how specialized formulas and applicators have entered major beauty retail, catering to different preferences and finishes. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 Tarte is known for incorporating Amazonian clay into its formulas, and this mattifying powder foundation puts the oil-absorbing ingredient to work to help control shine for up to 16 hours. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026 Derms love La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser and CeraVe’s Hydrating Facial Cleanser; both formulas are super gentle but still remove SPF, makeup, and other impurities. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Oct. 2026 These include bottles and prototypes, fragrance and other product formulas — dating back to the oldest one, for Miss Dior, from 1948. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 And what about films not designed around formulas, stars, spectacle, awards and profit? — Sam Fleischner, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulas
  1. recipes
  2. strategies
  3. procedures
  4. methods
  5. plans
Noun
  • Its stainless steel body can last for years of making pour-over coffee every morning or evening cups of hot tea, and the kettle also comes in handy to boil water fast for everyday recipes.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Each pan, in its sturdy plastic carrying bag, also comes bundled with one of Nichelini’s favorite cake recipes.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of recipes
Noun
  • Eighty-six percent of family-office principals and senior executives are including crypto in their investment strategies.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The contest offers a glimpse into a purple region at a time when both parties are testing strategies for winning voter loyalty — not just in the midterms but looking ahead to 2028.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • The demonstration was part of a series of tests intended to validate the procedures, networks, and interfaces required to operate the Stingray from a carrier.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Partners are left to navigate this morass of funding sources, each with their own procedures, timelines, and conditions.
    — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of procedures
Noun
  • The automaker says similar methods have already helped its battery-pack assembly facilities process battery packs 30% faster.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The county party has been employing several outreach methods to contact low-propensity voters and remind them to go to the polls.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of methods
Noun
  • Because the retail business is rapidly changing, action plans are expected to change.
    — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Le Pen's plans involve billions in new spending and lack credibility, according to Bloomberg Economics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of plans

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