Definition of formulationnext
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 Since pre- and probiotic drinks can be made in so many ways, their actual benefits depend on formulation, dose, usage, and the person who's drinking them. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026 Some formulations won't leave a residue behind. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 The generation is also looking for clean ingredients, according to Tewani, coinciding with a larger push toward simpler formulations in the beauty industry. Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026 Compass Pathways has been studying a proprietary formulation of synthetic psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation
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Noun
  • January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In a league too often sanitized by coachspeak, facial expressions might be our last great truth serum.
    Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • But the publishing industry is not the only place where space for free expression is dwindling in Russia.
    Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Carlucci pointed out an issue with the wording of ADM-3 is that the scheduling of state tournaments can sometimes shift.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Graham disagreed and asked Driggs to consider his wording.
    DIAMOND VENCES, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Ashley’s fear of abandonment has developed throughout the season; Austin’s articulation only puts a fine point on it, instead of deepening their relationship.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • If Kimbangu’s articulation of a homegrown theology of Black liberation appealed to many Congolese in violent colonial times, now his message resonates differently as Congo faces instability stemming from a violent rebellion in the east.
    Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association, said in a statement that the renowned performing artist will offer a thrilling glimpse into the minds of newsmakers.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Iranian Vice President Esmael Saghab Esfahani said any strike on the country’s oil wells would prompt a retaliatory attack, according to a statement carried by the semiofficial Mehr News Agency.
    Sarah Dean, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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