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 Quality matters; seek full-spectrum oil, fast-acting formulations, and solventless extraction. Peter Su, Forbes.com, 12 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 These medications come in many different formulations, including transdermal patches, pills, and vaginal creams and rings. Mara Gordon, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026 How Timing and Form Impacts Effectiveness The effectiveness of multivitamins depends on their formulation and how well your body absorbs their nutrients (bioavailability). Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation
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Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Its quincunx to Saturn in your 3rd House of Communication may make timing, wording, or facts especially important.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The wording led some of Hank’s followers to accuse him of using ChatGPT.
    Matt Carlstrom, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • In a follow-up statement to The Athletic, an ESPN spokesman said the company stands by its reporting.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In a statement on Telegram, the party said Shlosberg will appeal.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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