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 Finer waves will want to opt for lightweight hydrators over rich formulas that can flatten waves. Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026 Modern-day formulas are often weightless and tout ingredients like hyaluronic acid and antioxidants to plump up the skin and keep it hydrated—while evening out tone and smoothing over textured spots. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 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 In regulated, process-heavy industries like insurance, banking or healthcare, a model needs to incorporate more than just formulas. Rohit Kapoor, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 And, as expected from Vanicream (which is known for its ultra-gentle formulas), the serum is fragrance-free and formulated without common allergens like dyes and lanolin. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026 Amouage waits at least a year after an eau de parfum launches, then evaluates formulas in five-point increments from 30 percent through 60 percent. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • Many are adjusting their recipes due to structural concerns about cocoa costs.
    Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Young reporters like Steinem were allowed to write stories only about women's topics, such as recipes and clothes; writing about issues that actually influenced women's lives was discouraged.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Xiaomi, Li Auto and Geely are also among EV makers making moves into the robotics sector, although their strategies differ.
    Jenny Lee,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers plan to develop better in-vitro culture strategies to extend muscle life, as well as neuron-like flexible thin-film electrodes that can distribute electrical stimulation more uniformly across the tissue.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • Other factors range from skin type to upcoming medical procedures, to activity level and daily plans.
    Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In situations where the facts support that an owner’s installation is a material alteration, the approval procedures for alterations to the common elements prescribed under the community’s governing documents would need to be followed.
    Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • German officials said police findings, intelligence information and the methods used in the attack led Berlin to conclude Russia was responsible.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And Lukas’ father is at pains to cope with the situation without resorting to archaic methods of patriarchal control.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Glover has taken a leadership job at his alma mater, California Polytechnic State University, while Wiseman's future plans weren't disclosed.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The friends left for Bali in late August, with plans to sightsee and hike in Ubud, known for its deep cultural roots and lush landscapes.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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