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 Expect stronger formulations and implants that can last for months. — Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Once formulations could be adjusted seasonally, the mandate returned in the early 1950s and has stayed in place continuously – until Hegseth’s change of policy. — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 Among those who tested positive and those who tested negative, the researchers calculated the odds of having received a 2025-26 formulation of the Covid vaccine. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 June 2026 Designing a lower-impact detergent requires a combination of ingredient selection, formulation efficiency, and product testing. — Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulation
  1. voice
  2. expression
  3. wording
  4. articulation
  5. statement
Noun
  • Alicia Guerra of the firm Buchalter spoke at the June 16 meeting to voice concerns on behalf of the city related to the project.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Erez picks it up, stares through the crosshairs, as a voice on the phone instructs them how to aim and shoot.
    — Marisa Fox, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Definition of voice
Noun
  • Concerns for free expression Tyler Coward, the lead counsel for government affairs at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a free-speech advocacy group, said Legislature was treating certain ideas as inherently suspect.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • And that’s to say nothing of the very real threats to free expression coming from Republicans at every level of government right now.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of expression
Noun
  • That broad wording makes the offer sound useful to almost anyone planning travel.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
  • The budget language did not mention Peregrine by name, but its wording mirrors that used by FDLE in its April agreement with the company, and by the agency in its request for $6 million to the Legislature in January.
    — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Definition of wording
Noun
  • 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
  • Focusing on the height of quality at every opportunity, KULAKOVSKY is an active articulation of practice, proof that there are many virtues beauty can possess.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of articulation
Noun
  • Paramount, of course, fired back with a scathing statement after the suit was filed.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • Newsom's office shared a statement on the matter on Monday evening.
    — Gio Insignares, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of statement

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