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 The formulations still require testing for toxicity, purity and sterility; PMMA’s history of biomedical use does not establish the safety of the complete ink. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 If drugstore brands follow prestige lines into oil-in-serum formulations, the two-step routine collapses into one. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 This formulation captures the role that Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb, aspires to play in global affairs. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Cinema, in her formulation, becomes a collection of alternate lives. — Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation
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  1. voice
  2. expression
  3. wording
  4. articulation
  5. statement
Noun
  • On the greatest album of all time, her voice is less affected yet further out of reach, persistently clouded by AutoTune and sometimes submerged under the beats, so only her sibilants break the surface.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Creators know what their audiences respond to, so give them a voice in the idea, message and execution from the start.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of voice
Noun
  • Current facial recognition systems, originally developed for photographs, can compare faces despite differences in pose, lighting, expression, age, and image quality.
    — Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Elaborate veils and rigid dress codes gradually gave way to more personal expressions of grief, while black dresses and tailoring became enduring wardrobe staples.
    — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of expression
Noun
  • If the writer’s tone and wording are markedly different from the tool’s, the writing may come off as jarring to an audience, especially if that audience is already familiar with the writer’s personal style.
    — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Interpretive debates about the wording of Sweeney’s order were punted in August, when a different three-judge panel on the 10th Circuit granted the NCAA a stay of the nationwide eligibility injunction.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of wording
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
Definition of articulation
Noun
  • In a statement posted to Facebook, the Wichita Police Department asked anyone with video of the incident to upload it so investigators could take a look.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In a 2024 interview with TIME, Netanyahu denied making the statement, insisting that the payments were meant to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of statement

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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