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
La Mer doubles down on replenishing algae extracts here, thanks to their signature Miracle Broth and Shaping Ferment formulas.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Even still, esthetician Emma Jin affirms that Korean formulas stand in a category of their own, not to be compared to Western formulas.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
So flip over to that ingredients list on the back and keep an eye out for sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate, both of which are frequently found in shampoo formulas.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
In many cases, simpler formulas are more effective than products loaded with proprietary blends.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Here’s what dietitians and nutrition experts say about the most popular brands — including how their sodium, sugar and sweetener formulas actually compare.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Midrange options, priced $6-$8, are often sulfate-free, while more nourishing formulas are priced closer to $14.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
These richer formulas cleanse without stripping away moisture, which is key when your barrier is already compromised.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 May 2026
The fragrances are super yummy, and the formulas are incredibly hydrating.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Even still, esthetician Emma Jin affirms that Korean formulas stand in a category of their own, not to be compared to Western formulas.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
So flip over to that ingredients list on the back and keep an eye out for sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate, both of which are frequently found in shampoo formulas.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
In many cases, simpler formulas are more effective than products loaded with proprietary blends.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Here’s what dietitians and nutrition experts say about the most popular brands — including how their sodium, sugar and sweetener formulas actually compare.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Midrange options, priced $6-$8, are often sulfate-free, while more nourishing formulas are priced closer to $14.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
These richer formulas cleanse without stripping away moisture, which is key when your barrier is already compromised.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 May 2026
The fragrances are super yummy, and the formulas are incredibly hydrating.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulas
Noun
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Things like cooking recipes, workout plans and even job interview prep can be streamlined through the use of AI.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Her recipes and writing have also been featured in a variety of publications including Cheese Connoisseur, Cooking Light, Edible Milwaukee, Milwaukee Magazine, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, among others.—
Lori Fredrich,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Noun
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That’s leaving businesses across industries scrambling to reconfigure their supply chains and come up with strategies to offset the disruptions, according to the latest business surveys from the Institute for Supply Management.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Törnberg’s research showed that, while numerous platform-level intervention strategies have been proposed to combat these issues, none are likely to be effective.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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Clark spent six weeks at the beginning of this school year setting up and practicing classroom routines and procedures with her students.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The complaint further accuses the properties of failing to implement anti-trafficking policies and training procedures.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Noun
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But part of the reason is that even with our most precise and accurate measurements that lead to a determination of the gravitational constant, those various teams and methods haven’t converged on a single answer.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
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That means the team will need to use creativity to build the foundation of a winning team, which could include methods such as taking on dead money to acquire draft picks.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Liverpool have revised plans to increase ticket prices following protests and lengthy discussions with the club’s supporters’ board.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Letter writer blames sister-in-law for brother’s non-Jewish funeral plans.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
7 May 2026
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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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