Thesaurus results for FORMULATION

formulation

noun

ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of formulation

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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 Define who can access what, and clarify where formulation, clinical and patient-adjacent data are allowed to travel. — Matt Lowe, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Successful programs such as Harriott’s STA juggernaut, winners of seven straight state championships, are the main reasons for the formulation of Florida’s new Open Division playoff format for high school football. — Chris Hays, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026 The thermoplastic elastomer is between 50-85 percent bio-based, depending on the formulation, according to a DIN certification based on ASTM testing. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 The Ordinary, The Acne Set Another Teen Council favorite (Phoebe Wakama, 16 and Carty both mentioned the brand), The Ordinary delivers on high-end formulations at a reasonable price. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation

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Trump said Leavitt will remain a close adviser and influential voice within the Republican Party after her departure.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Zeman is a consistently strong voice for higher teacher salaries.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of voice

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Jiao Jichao, deputy president of UBTECH Robotics, said one of its emotional-care humanoids can talk, make various facial expressions, rotate its neck and move its hands.

— E. Eduardo Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
For these two new expressions, Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish and 2026 Discovery, the distillery dove even further into focusing on design by enlisting Louisville artist Margaret Archambault to create new packaging.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of expression

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Libra September 23 – October 22 The text, pickup time, or travel detail may need clearer wording today.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
There are caveats in the wording, which allow treatment as before if the keeper is fouled or suffers an impact injury and needs immediate attention.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of wording

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Being articulate is still useful, but articulation alone is no longer much of an advantage.

— Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
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

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