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
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This was a preliminary, phase one clinical trial, so there was still a long way to go to confirm that this approach really could achieve what its inventors hoped—stopping an invader dead in its tracks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Baker’s playing career alone — 19 years, two All-Star appearances, a Gold Glove, fourth in National League MVP voting in 1980, on-deck for Aaron’s 715th, co-inventor of the high-five with Dodgers teammate Glenn Burke — is the stuff of baseball lore.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The backstory Tortuga Bay opened in 2006, designed by the late Dominican fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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April Ferry, the show’s Emmy-winning costume designer, said her team used natural materials like cotton, linen, silk and wool to create more than 4,000 costumes, each custom-dyed on set at Cinecittà Studios in, naturally, Rome.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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Tim Krantz, professor emeritus at the University of Redlands, recalled being tapped along with Steers to serve as expert witnesses for the eagles in a lawsuit against a developer over a different project.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Cursor built a popular AI coding tool that helps software developers generate, edit and review code, and the company has experienced explosive growth since its founding in 2022.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Misha Sher, a sports marketing expert and founder of One of Not Many, agreed.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The dessert quickly became popular locally before eventually catching the attention of McDonald's founder Ray Kroc as the company searched for a signature dessert offering.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Formulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulator. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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