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 What made Xirü unique was a combination of my knowledge of skincare, our heritage, knowing each other from Columbia and thoughtful formulation. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Where the category lands depends on formulation discipline, tolerance and how quickly the science catches up to the marketing. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 To address this challenge, the company has made substantial investments in new formulations for tile materials, standardizing shapes, and more. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026 The idea of bringing these scents back from the ’90s was years in the making, says Redmond, but once Gap had these perfumers on board, the formulations took about two years. — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulation
  1. voice
  2. expression
  3. wording
  4. articulation
  5. statement
Noun
  • His voice has weathered over the years, but that only added character to songs built on grit and honesty.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • But the voice bellowing through the headset of quarterback Patrick Mahomes provides him an every-single-play reminder of Bieniemy’s absence.
    — Sam McDowell Updated July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of voice
Noun
  • The branzino – buttery, substantial and just the right amount of briny – is the most tangible, tasty expression of the theory.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • At an institution where nearly everything else has been muted, the most enduring expression of what the Kennedy Center once was now lives on its smallest stage.
    — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of expression
Noun
  • The majority of clients of both the stage school and MJM do not have this wording in their contracts and, as part of our ongoing work with business consultants, the wording has been removed from all contracts.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • The wording may also state whether a candidate authorized it.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of wording
Noun
  • Pricing and release date are currently unknown, but both these toy lines are known for more reasonable pricing, as well as legendary articulation and detailing.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Since then, it’s been clear that there is still a lot to be done to arrive at a certain articulation around the forest in my work.
    — KATHERINE ROCHESTER, Artforum, 10 July 2026
Definition of articulation
Noun
  • The drone breached the country’s airspace at dawn and was shot down in the eastern desert, the statement said.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Another cub born to a red panda named Ruby died this month, the zoo said in a statement.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 July 2026
Definition of statement

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