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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 Scientists have spotted the first hints that Albert Einstein's formulation of gravity operates in the quantum realm. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026 And the risks are compounded by the fact that many people are sourcing the injectable formulations from a grey market of online sellers. — Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026 Empa's earlier experiments showed that formulations with sufficiently high phosphorus content could be reprocessed after curing, with the dynamic network rearranging through transesterification reactions. — New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026 But, following the busy summer driving season, many refineries go into September and October planning to undergo maintenance, reduce their outputs, and switch to churning out winter-grade fuel formulations. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 5 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
  • Your voice absolutely matters, even if your workplace doesn’t hear it right away.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Brian VanDoeselaar received a call to confirm the instructions, and the voice on the phone sounded just like their loan officer.
    — Emily Elconin for CNN, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of voice
Noun
  • This wasn’t the funny Godspell of Toronto but an earnest expression of early-’70s youthful utopianism.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Pantone said the latest additions bring its library to nearly 9,000 colors and span every color family, reflecting a broader turn toward maximalism and emotional expression.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of expression
Noun
  • Nearly 80% of likely voters say 14 statewide propositions and dense wording make the ballot overwhelming, shortly before mail-in voting begins for more than 23 million Californians.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Clumsy wording and odd formatting used to give fraudulent emails away.
    — Pawan Jain, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of wording
Noun
  • 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
  • Mattel Mattel’s KPop Demon Hunters action figures have anywhere from 18 to 21 points of articulation.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of articulation
Noun
  • Bengals president Mike Brown issued a statement backing both Taylor and Tobin days after the season.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The department is aware changes are in store for the program, Lesnick said in a statement late last month.
    — Jada Robison, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of statement

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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