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 Among the archival treasure trove were Renna’s skin-care formulations and facial protocols. — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 That is reminiscent of cigarette manufacturers intentionally modifying chemical formulations, such as adding ammonia compounds, to enhance the speed and efficiency of nicotine absorption to maintain user addiction. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026 Scientists have spotted the first hints that Albert Einstein's formulation of gravity operates in the quantum realm. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026 And the risks are compounded by the fact that many people are sourcing the injectable formulations from a grey market of online sellers. — Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation

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The audience ceases to be a destination for your voice and becomes the structure that shapes it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
This is a technology, which Sheeran mastered in his early years as a busker, that lets a guy perform with himself, in echoes, alone, harmonizing with his own voice.

— Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026

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The core collection of the Glenlivet consists of a few age-statement expressions (12, 14, and 15-year-old), as well as some NAS whiskies.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
The Paris flagship is one of the first expressions of that more cohesive brand identity.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of expression

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An underfunded, conditional, or incomplete proposal may not qualify, but that determination depends on the offer’s exact wording and the governing law.

— Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Nearly 80% of likely voters say 14 statewide propositions and dense wording make the ballot overwhelming, shortly before mail-in voting begins for more than 23 million Californians.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of wording

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President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack in separate statements and expressed sorrow over the deaths.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Khaled Abdul Malek, who testified about being detained and tortured under Alsheikh’s direction, praised the sentence in a statement.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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