formulation

noun

ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce formulation (audio)
Definition of formulationnext
as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words his letter was a very accurate formulation of his thoughts on the matter

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Recent Examples of formulation Venkatarayalu also said the company is exploring how to teach AI about chemistry, such as catalyst formulation. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Cinema, in her formulation, becomes a collection of alternate lives. — Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 How atoms behave at the quantum level dictates the properties molecules and materials have, so understanding their wave functions is key, and Schrödinger’s formulation became widely used for this purpose. — Sophya Garashchuk, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Lilly is also planning to advance a co-formulation of the two drugs in Phase 3 trials, meaning that patients will only need to administer one injection with both tirzepatide and eloralintide. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulation
  1. voice
  2. expression
  3. wording
  4. articulation
  5. statement
Noun
  • This latest round of funding supports an exciting range of projects from emerging creatives forging new paths to established voices exploring new creative territory.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Hinds’ voice returns at the end to ask as the iconic lion, Aslan (who will be voiced by Meryl Streep), is formed out of some sort of cosmic dust to roar.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of voice
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  • Photographed and directed by Gabriel Moses, the campaign brings each icon into sharp focus, placing them at the center of a crowd as a powerful expression of individuality.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Some movements feel unnatural, facial expressions are exaggerated, and small details occasionally fall into the uncanny valley or break rules of logical consistency.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of expression
Noun
  • Interpretive debates about the wording of Sweeney’s order were punted in August, when a different three-judge panel on the 10th Circuit granted the NCAA a stay of the nationwide eligibility injunction.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Unfortunately, in the world of legal topics, wording plays a huge role.
    — Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of wording
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  • The final moments, the story’s famous articulation of human agency and good versus evil, land with crushing loveliness.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The suspension is smooth on road and capable off, with generous wheel articulation, with 24 inches of fording ability.
    — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of articulation
Noun
  • Trejo’s rep confirmed his statements but had no further comment.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In a separate statement, the party said highly popular influencer and activist Dhruv Rathee – who has 33 million subscribers on YouTube alone – was detained at the protest site.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of statement

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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