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 Expect stronger formulations and implants that can last for months. Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Once formulations could be adjusted seasonally, the mandate returned in the early 1950s and has stayed in place continuously – until Hegseth’s change of policy. Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 Among those who tested positive and those who tested negative, the researchers calculated the odds of having received a 2025-26 formulation of the Covid vaccine. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 June 2026 Designing a lower-impact detergent requires a combination of ingredient selection, formulation efficiency, and product testing. Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation
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Noun
  • The production made use of Malaysia’s post-production infrastructure and incorporated creative voices from across South and Southeast Asia.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • This year’s milestone edition furthers that legacy by pairing foundational film voices with the next generation of artistic troublemakers.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • While much of the source material comes from elsewhere, the cumulative mood is extremely personal to an artist who has spent his life helping the greats find true expression.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • But the additional wording on the MSG sign about confidentiality during and post-event reinforces that there is no livestream, no TV broadcast and likely a social media blackout – until Swift and Kelce deem otherwise.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The Republican National Committee sued in 2024, arguing that the wording of federal election statutes indicates that Election Day itself is the deadline for when ballots can be received.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Crafted in 18-karat gold with black-enamel accents, its supple articulation is a balance of structure and lightness—high jewelry made modern, wearable, and dynamic.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
  • Accordingly, its most perfect articulation did not appear last year in a gallery at all, but in the pages of Vanity Fair magazine.
    Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • May’s exit is a loss for college basketball, and his statement is felt, and shared, by nearly all of those remain in it.
    Mac Engel June 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
  • Ahead of Monday's game, the Dutch Football Association confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE that Gakpo would continue playing in the tournament.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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