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 Doctors are worried this season's vaccine formulation might not be as effective. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Its unique formulation, which turns the formula’s jelly texture into a fine mist, gives skin a glass-like finish. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 That’s beginning to change as brands explore formulations designed to support the wider ECM. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 The specific peptide, its formulation, and the research behind it can affect its benefits. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation
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Noun
  • Bolton’s voice has roughened slightly in the intermeaning decades, now less angelic and more knowingly wry.
    — David Glickman, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Developers and users should account for that change when planning their existing voice workflows.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • According to the company, AlphaGenome 2 identifies nearly twice as many variants that can change gene expression in cells than its previous state-of-the-art model.
    — Robert Hart, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
  • But what’s the strange expression on Thraîn’s face as his brother hugs him?
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Instead, point to concrete issues such as vague wording, missing context, hallucinated examples or off-brand visuals.
    — Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The policy wording and the circumstances determine the insurer’s position.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • My articulation is no match against this, the magnitude of losing you.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The suspension is smooth on road and capable off, with generous wheel articulation, with 24 inches of fording ability.
    — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Drinkwitz got at it in his opening statement by broaching it before it even could be asked.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Add a slim leather belt with a statement buckle and a pair of loafers to bring some of the decade’s signature swagger into your everyday wardrobe.
    — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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