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 Consumers are becoming increasingly comfortable interrogating formulations rather than simply admiring them, and that changes the relationship between brand and buyer in ways the industry is only beginning to understand. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 In terms of formulation, our experts recommend a balanced fertilizer with a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) ratio of 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026 That said, both experts recommended choosing fiber sources with a stronger track record rather than chasing the latest viral formulation. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 9 July 2026 While Toray has not disclosed the specific chemical modification behind the material, the company says the new formulation can reduce curing times by up to 45 percent. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation
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Noun
  • Alicia Guerra of the firm Buchalter spoke at the June 16 meeting to voice concerns on behalf of the city related to the project.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Erez picks it up, stares through the crosshairs, as a voice on the phone instructs them how to aim and shoot.
    Marisa Fox, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Concerns for free expression Tyler Coward, the lead counsel for government affairs at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a free-speech advocacy group, said Legislature was treating certain ideas as inherently suspect.
    Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • And that’s to say nothing of the very real threats to free expression coming from Republicans at every level of government right now.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Enforcement is costly, complex, and prone to legal battles, with AI makers challenging vague wording and jurisdictional claims.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The wording of the agreement was a bit puzzling, since the Algerian national team held its base camp at the University of Kansas’ facilities in Lawrence — where the deepest connections were forged between the team and a local community.
    PJ Green July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Focusing on the height of quality at every opportunity, KULAKOVSKY is an active articulation of practice, proof that there are many virtues beauty can possess.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Paramount, of course, fired back with a scathing statement after the suit was filed.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • Newsom's office shared a statement on the matter on Monday evening.
    Gio Insignares, CBS News, 14 July 2026

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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