as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
the formulator of the microcomputer
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Recent Examples of formulator
Minor cannabinoid synthesis can also create cleaner supply chains for formulators and product companies that need consistent inputs for wellness, pharmaceutical or functional consumer applications.
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Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
MaterialsZone will offer Maven demonstrations to materials scientists, formulators, and industry professionals at upcoming events, including the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis, Chemspec Europe in Cologne, New York Suppliers’ Days (Cosmetics) and Plast 2026 in Milan.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Colorimetric analysis now allows formulators to quantify whitening using standardized lightness values in color space systems.
—Yannick Rigg, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026
And as a founder, CEO, and formulator for Lesse, distractions can be plenty.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
MaterialsZone will offer Maven demonstrations to materials scientists, formulators, and industry professionals at upcoming events, including the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis, Chemspec Europe in Cologne, New York Suppliers’ Days (Cosmetics) and Plast 2026 in Milan.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Colorimetric analysis now allows formulators to quantify whitening using standardized lightness values in color space systems.
—Yannick Rigg, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026
And as a founder, CEO, and formulator for Lesse, distractions can be plenty.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulator
Noun
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He’d been invited to a brainstorm convened by Nathan Myhrvold, a polymath inventor.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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In plain English, the benefits of invention spill far beyond the inventors.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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That wasn’t the only big-name designer to participate in the hotel’s evolution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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License fees, based upon data from the Assembly Appropriations Committee, would be at least $2,700, depending on how many designers can afford to shut down their practice, take an onerous national exam, and then a California Supplemental Examination.—
Doug Mccauley,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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In 2010, the property was sold to a local investment group led by Jeff Jacobs, along with help from Doug Carlson, co-founder and CEO of Fiji Water, and real estate developer Jeffrey Essakow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The developer and failed Senate candidate bought the Soho cast-iron building in 2011 for just over $26 million.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The wine list is impressive, which is no surprise considering one of the resort’s former sommeliers was Joseph Carr, founder of Josh Cellars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Curry is the founder and CEO of Thirty Ink, that includes businesses such as Unanimous Media, bourbon brand Gentleman’s Cut and 7k marketing consultancy.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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“Formulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulator. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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