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 The trend is showing up across luxury houses, indie perfumers and mass-market favorites, with formulations that pair honey with woods, florals, spices and musk to keep things grounded. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026 And the Chicago Commission on Human Relations held a series of hearings on the plight of the city’s Latino residents, which included discussions of the grievances of the Puerto Rican community and the formulation of several policy recommendations. Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 Its formulations were developed using research from the Brain + Behavior Lab at the University of Geneva and created in collaboration with perfumers, including Frank Voelkl and Guillaume Flavigny. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The study had tested three different formulations of its new shot. Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation
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Noun
  • Officers can use voice commands, and if those don’t work options include pepper spray, a baton, a TASER or fire extinguisher, though some are more difficult to use on a fast-moving animal, the directive says.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
  • That has worried digital rights and free speech activists, who say that India is increasingly using its powers to silence online voices opposing the government, including ordering social media takedowns and blocking access to some accounts.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 20 June 2026
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  • The top-scoring expression matures for an astounding six years in white American oak barrels.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Salaviza described the short form as a pure mode of expression in which authentic emotion is fundamental, while von Döhren – drawing on her parallel career as an illustrator – emphasized how effectively the format can convey feeling through storytelling.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Many people still expect scam messages to have bad grammar, strange wording or obvious red flags.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
  • Bloomberg previously reported that there could be differences in the wording between the English and Persian versions of the MOU.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
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  • Crafted in 18-karat gold with black-enamel accents, its supple articulation is a balance of structure and lightness—high jewelry made modern, wearable, and dynamic.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
  • Accordingly, its most perfect articulation did not appear last year in a gallery at all, but in the pages of Vanity Fair magazine.
    Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
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  • The outlet reported that senior Labour Party figures expect a statement addressing his future as early as next week.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2026
  • Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.
    Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 21 June 2026

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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