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
During the formulation process, the DEZI SKIN team works closely with chemists domestically and internationally to ensure formulas are optimized for maximum efficacy.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Korean hair masks are a great fit for all hair types, especially fine hair, thanks to their formulation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2023, the Swedish company Maurten introduced a formulation that encapsulates the baking soda into minitablets suspended in a special hydrogel.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
These are typically used under dermatologist guidance to manage side effects and find the right formulation.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Korean hair masks are a great fit for all hair types, especially fine hair, thanks to their formulation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2023, the Swedish company Maurten introduced a formulation that encapsulates the baking soda into minitablets suspended in a special hydrogel.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
These are typically used under dermatologist guidance to manage side effects and find the right formulation.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulation
Noun
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Sure, the Oscar-winning makeup helps transform the actor into Cheney, but the voice and petulance are all Bale, whose conjuring of this scoundrel ought to trigger PTSD for anyone who survived the Dubya years.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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The telephone used a diaphragm, a coil and a receiver to convert sound waves into electrical signals and back into sound waves, enabling real-time voice conversations.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Tory’s expression flickers, then settles.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Instead, for the biggest impact, leave out the negatives and offer sincere expressions of pride for the accomplishment at hand.—
Wayne Parker,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Before closing arguments, the judge and attorneys will finalize the wording of instructions for the jury to follow during its deliberation, including whether there will be a reference to antifa in the jury charge.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The wording varies by state, with some with such laws requiring the silence period and others offering it as an option.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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This quiet, nuanced articulation of nonbinary experience is one of the book’s many strengths.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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The most recent entry is this really cool Piranha Plant, which when assembled stands over nine inches high when fully assembled, with a ton of articulation, including a mouth that opens and closes, poseable leaves, and moveable stalk.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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The release was accompanied by a statement from the commander of Ramat David Air Base describing recent missions flown deep into Iranian territory, including operations over the capital, Tehran.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Shop our favorite statement picks and goes-with-everything bags to complete every outfit.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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