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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of formulation
Japanese sunscreen has always been the best; the lightest formulations, the silkiest textures, and some of the most affordable prices too.
—
Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Available in two formulations, original and gentle for skin sensitive to salicylic acid.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Lactic acid and polyhydroxy acids are better choices for mature skin than stronger formulations.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Aldi plans to eliminate an additional 44 ingredients from its private-label food, vitamin and supplement products, expanding its ingredient standards as part of a broader effort to simplify product formulations.
—New York Connect Team, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for formulation
Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Available in two formulations, original and gentle for skin sensitive to salicylic acid.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Lactic acid and polyhydroxy acids are better choices for mature skin than stronger formulations.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Aldi plans to eliminate an additional 44 ingredients from its private-label food, vitamin and supplement products, expanding its ingredient standards as part of a broader effort to simplify product formulations.
—New York Connect Team, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for formulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulation
Noun
-
Julia Louis-Dreyfus provides the voice of Miss Maple, renamed Lily and far more fretful and fearful than in the book.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
-
The Flow 2 has voice command capabilities, along with working with Matter, Alexa, and Google Home.—
Joe Salas
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
Jonathan Karis, an alumnus of Gramercy Tavern, takes the season’s bounty and coaxes it into its fullest expression — home cooking at its most virtuosic.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
-
The Pisces Moon supports thoughtful expression and easier communication.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Noun
-
One change to the wording required Dalton Utilities merely to submit the application, rather than to obtain a permit, as EPA had urged.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
-
Trump says he's been briefed on the concept of a deal, and Iranians will give him the exact wording soon.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 May 2026
Noun
-
Beyond the standard anxieties of releasing her work to the public, Kang meditates on the act of transmission that occurs in the very articulation of a person’s spirit through words.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
-
Ashley’s fear of abandonment has developed throughout the season; Austin’s articulation only puts a fine point on it, instead of deepening their relationship.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Seven parliamentarians affiliated with the group have refused to sign a statement endorsing the negotiating team, according to Iranian media.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
-
In the new statement, Nike noted that the unified Nike App and Snkrs team will be aligned with business partners at Nike’s Philip H Knight headquarters in Beaverton, Ore.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
