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
These pastas may contain more fiber and protein than white pasta, but nutrition facts vary significantly between brands and product formulations.
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Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Bloody Mary mix should have body and texture, our tasters said, and V8’s formulation was rather thin.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
McMaster’s formulation, like Trump’s exaltation of selfishness, rests on profound ignorance of the true sources of American strength.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
The English garden, in its original formulation, was a collection of plants grown from seeds harvested from wildflowers growing in the English countryside.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Bloody Mary mix should have body and texture, our tasters said, and V8’s formulation was rather thin.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
McMaster’s formulation, like Trump’s exaltation of selfishness, rests on profound ignorance of the true sources of American strength.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
The English garden, in its original formulation, was a collection of plants grown from seeds harvested from wildflowers growing in the English countryside.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulation
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Starting in 1965, King served as the cultural director of Mobilization for Youth for five years, before founding NFT in 1970 to give a voice primarily to Black playwrights, actors, directors, designers and others in American theaters.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2026
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McDonnell’s backers argue that the role of chief is apolitical, though many of his predecessors became national voices that shaped public safety policy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The actors’ expressions aren’t wholly legible through the glass and the falling dusk, but the air around them is thick with curdling resentment and sudden grief.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Beyond shedding light on the exploitative nature of the AI industry, Gourault highlights the workers’ attempts to claim agency, however precarious, through tactics of organization and expression.—
Farren Fei Yuan,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Speak from the heart, but let your brain mull over the exact wording first!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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The wording of the executive order Trump signed on his first day back in office last January stated that the transfer of all funds would be halted.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
21 Jan. 2026
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The enhanced 30 points of articulation deliver deluxe posability.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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Each figure has 18 points of articulation, along with interchangeable hands and faces.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The statement piece instantly elevates a boots-and-leggings combo, as evidenced by the above look.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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In statements and staff briefings, Lucas has emphasized that producers need predictability and cannot afford to wait for a comprehensive bill that may never assemble a winning coalition.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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