Thesaurus results for FORMULATION

formulation

noun

ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of formulation

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 Intelligence, in this formulation, is maintained through nature’s continuing coherence; not added after matter becomes sufficiently complicated. — Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 For now, the researchers aren’t disclosing the exact formulation. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 Changes in formulation can also affect how medications are described and compared. — Emma Clapp, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 First, private vaccine makers may be reluctant to share proprietary information involved in vaccine formulation with state governments. — Joel Dodge, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation

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Recorded live in a Norwegian church with the British organist Kit Downes, the album consists almost entirely of pipe organ and Sundfør’s steadfast, saintly voice.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
If Vin Scully provided the voice for the first half-century of Major League Baseball in Southern California, Newhan provided the words.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of voice

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More research showed that living cells use condensates everywhere, to organize DNA, regulate gene expression, and package proteins.

— Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
The house’s 2025 holiday campaign, starring ambassador Anya Taylor-Joy, followed the actress on a journey from New York to London and Tokyo, celebrating different expressions of love.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of expression

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And, yes, this rendition represented a lyrical alteration by the Tonji that departed from the traditional wording of the French national anthem.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
In the ads analyzed by Noticias Telemundo, the form and content indicating it was done with AI varied; there were differences ranging from the text size to the wording.

— Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wording

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The Tallahassee Police Department said in a statement that 11 of the 12 were shot and that three victims had serious injuries, with one minor in serious condition.

— Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
The Gang Supression Force force has not made any statement about the discovery and hand over.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026

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