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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 Other childhood vaccines were either available only in formulations without thimerosal or could be obtained in versions that did not contain it. Terri Levien, The Conversation, 25 June 2025 Adjusting to a new formulation may take several weeks. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 June 2025 Tower 28 is one of my favorite lip-care brands because of its clean formulations and transparency. Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 24 June 2025 All vaccines routinely recommended for children 6 years of age and younger in the U.S. are available in formulations that do not contain thimerosal, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for formulation
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Noun
  • Fulfillment is automated, which makes the model appealing, but success depends on strong marketing and a clear brand voice.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • In crucial moments, alumni voices can restore the reputation of their respective alma maters.
    Avi D. Gordon, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • And all of it demonstrating how food exists as an evolving cultural expression of identity and community.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Pure speech is afforded broad protection, but the rules for regulating mixed-conduct expression are complicated.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Get specific about the wording that identifies your people.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Though many residents supported clarifying the language, some residents were concerned that including the new wording on November's ballot was too soon.
    Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Its effectiveness is judged not by its articulation but by its power to activate and motivate.
    Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
  • The work was specifically composed for Flores in 2018, taking unabashed advantage of not just the trumpeter’s lyricism but his gatling-gun articulation, unflappable stamina and chameleon flexibility.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Police confirmed in a statement obtained by PEOPLE that the worker, who is employed by the DOTD, suffered minor injuries in the incident but was not taken to a hospital.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 June 2025
  • In that statement, Roberts condemned the president’s call for the impeachment of U.S. District Judge James Boasberg.
    Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2025

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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