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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 formulations
Debut has a new ingredient and is working with skin care brands on formulations.
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Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
MOOChanics is a student startup that developed an artificial cow’s stomach to determine how feed formulations and medicine affect cattle.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
These pastas may contain more fiber and protein than white pasta, but nutrition facts vary significantly between brands and product formulations.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Plus, pH-balanced formulations and non-irritating ingredients solidify the full profile of a gentle cleanser.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
There are all kinds of foundation formulations available, but experts recommend that people with mature skin opt for liquid or cream, which tend to be lighter weight than powders.
—Alexis Berger, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Some formulations won't leave a residue behind.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Their approach can print electrodes of nearly any chemistry—LFP, NMC, or even formulations yet to be invented—by simply swapping material cartridges.
—Alex Hewitt, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
Inlyte’s work focused on cathode formulations, processing conditions, and operational protocols that allow iron to match the stability previously demonstrated only by nickel.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
MOOChanics is a student startup that developed an artificial cow’s stomach to determine how feed formulations and medicine affect cattle.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
These pastas may contain more fiber and protein than white pasta, but nutrition facts vary significantly between brands and product formulations.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Plus, pH-balanced formulations and non-irritating ingredients solidify the full profile of a gentle cleanser.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
There are all kinds of foundation formulations available, but experts recommend that people with mature skin opt for liquid or cream, which tend to be lighter weight than powders.
—Alexis Berger, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Some formulations won't leave a residue behind.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Their approach can print electrodes of nearly any chemistry—LFP, NMC, or even formulations yet to be invented—by simply swapping material cartridges.
—Alex Hewitt, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
Inlyte’s work focused on cathode formulations, processing conditions, and operational protocols that allow iron to match the stability previously demonstrated only by nickel.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulations
Noun
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Emerging voices and such big names as Tilda Swinton, The Secret Agent director and Oscar contender Kleber Mendonça Filho, and John Lithgow will come together in the Dutch city for a celebration of film in a wide variety of genres and forms.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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As much as Stapleview is rooted in digital, the team hits the streets frequently, in pursuit of emerging voices that might translate across mediums.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some restaurants are finite expressions of their time and place.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the mix, too, are the many shorter and more personal expressions around the event.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Under political and donor duress, some schools have adopted statements promising institutional neutrality on issues of the day — even those about which administrators, faculty and students may be most vocal.—
Richard K. Vedder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Athletes can’t make political statements during competition or official events, such as a medal ceremony or the opening or closing ceremonies.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, the document is much more in keeping with earlier articulations of American foreign policy.—
REBECCAH HEINRICHS,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Formulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulations. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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