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
But there is a need for new formulations, experts say.
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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 June 2026
One need not reach for Hegel’s infamous formulations to recognize that anti-Black sentiment did not arrive in Germany as an import but, rather, runs deep within German intellectual and cultural history.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
New formulations for both vaccines now have the FDA’s nod, clearing the path for manufacturers to crank out doses and sell them, and for health-care providers to receive and deliver them.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Wax formulations are typically proprietary and shielded from disclosure by intellectual property and confidential business information laws.
—Kathryn Crawford, The Conversation, 3 June 2026
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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 June 2026
One need not reach for Hegel’s infamous formulations to recognize that anti-Black sentiment did not arrive in Germany as an import but, rather, runs deep within German intellectual and cultural history.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
New formulations for both vaccines now have the FDA’s nod, clearing the path for manufacturers to crank out doses and sell them, and for health-care providers to receive and deliver them.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Wax formulations are typically proprietary and shielded from disclosure by intellectual property and confidential business information laws.
—Kathryn Crawford, The Conversation, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulation
Noun
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Both sounds curl around the voice of a warm baritone.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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While many know him for his voice acting work, as Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid games, Hayter is also an extremely capable writer.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Call it artistic expression, or maybe just a Knicks fan too busy jumping for joy to cut the outtakes.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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The regulation of our environment; the presence of chemicals both intentionally and unwittingly in our food, water, air, and land; the ecological fate of all living creatures, and of the earth itself—all these dilemmas and conundrums find urgent expression in Carson’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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That wording felt stiff and a little off.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Aiyuk’s latest message was clear in its frustration but not always in its wording.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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You're not expected to have formal training in articulation.—
Ashoka,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Tiny micro servos hidden inside the body control the robot’s arms, front hatch, eye movement and head articulation.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Godfrey’s death was announced on June 5 via a statement from his talent agency, Markham Froggatt & Irwin.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Fired 60 Minutes veteran Scott Pelley hasn’t quoted poet John Masefield in any of his scathing statements since embattled CBS News chief Bari Weiss and new newsmagazine EP Nick Bilton canned him for rejecting their regime earlier this week.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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