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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 While the data on mineral UV filters is more reliable, new formulations designed to minimize that ghostly white cast on the skin cause their own problems. Elizabeth Anne Brown, New York Times, 19 May 2025 To demand that every new formulation be tested against an inert placebo would mean turning back the clock to reproduce trials that may have taken place decades ago, but resulted in the licensing of the original vaccine after safety and efficacy were established. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025 This usually happens with scents that have a lower perfume oil concentration or poor formulation. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 May 2025 Souter didn’t hesitate to endorse Harlan’s formulation. Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for formulation
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Noun
  • The voice actor began his career as a character designer for Jim Henson's Muppet Babies.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 May 2025
  • The mic feature has clear voice detection for phone calls, voice commands, or smart phone prompts.
    Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • However, what begins as simplification quickly becomes centralization, where one platform governs not only distribution but also expression.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • Evoking the concept of kingdoms while exploring diverse expressions of power, the pieces span empires, kingdoms, city-states, chiefdoms, and figures from divine rulers to heroic leaders.
    Essence, Essence, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • After the wording was simplified, the attorney general's office signed off on the League of Women Voters' ballot language for its amendment.
    Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
  • Anthropic’s chatbot, Claude, got the title and authors of one paper cited in the expert’s statement wrong, and injected wording errors elsewhere.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Not to mention a wide array of articulation and light gimmicks.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Performers stood in front of the stage, progressing up scales and practicing articulation exercises, prepping for the show’s American roots score, which spans bluegrass, blues and gospel music.
    Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In a statement to PEOPLE, Torre responded to her quick removal.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • Items like sunglasses, brooches, statement cuffs, stacks of jewelry — and yes, bag charms — are no longer afterthoughts.
    Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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