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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
Japanese sunscreen has always been the best; the lightest formulations, the silkiest textures, and some of the most affordable prices too.
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Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Though mineral sunscreens have a reputation for leaving a white cast, newer formulations offer sheerer alternatives.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Lactic acid and polyhydroxy acids are better choices for mature skin than stronger formulations.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Aldi plans to eliminate an additional 44 ingredients from its private-label food, vitamin and supplement products, expanding its ingredient standards as part of a broader effort to simplify product formulations.
—New York Connect Team, USA Today, 27 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
Thanks to elegant formulations and expert guidance, sunless tanning is more popular than ever.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Peptide injections have exploded in popularity in the wellness community, whose members say certain formulations can have anti-aging effects or boost athletic performance.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Though mineral sunscreens have a reputation for leaving a white cast, newer formulations offer sheerer alternatives.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Lactic acid and polyhydroxy acids are better choices for mature skin than stronger formulations.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Aldi plans to eliminate an additional 44 ingredients from its private-label food, vitamin and supplement products, expanding its ingredient standards as part of a broader effort to simplify product formulations.
—New York Connect Team, USA Today, 27 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
Thanks to elegant formulations and expert guidance, sunless tanning is more popular than ever.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Peptide injections have exploded in popularity in the wellness community, whose members say certain formulations can have anti-aging effects or boost athletic performance.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulations
Noun
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The Ronettes’ sexy look and powerful voices — plus songwriting and producing help from Phil Spector — turned them into one of the premier acts of the girl-group era, touring England with The Rolling Stones and befriending the Beatles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sound plays a central role in the installation, bringing together different voices, texts, and musical elements.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The last is a source of national pride in Peru, and one of the most recognizable expressions of how Andean ingredients melded with Cantonese stir-fry techniques introduced by the country’s Chinese immigrants.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Terrace Bar's tequila room stocks 65 expressions behind iron gates like liquid treasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, the state passed a law in 2013 requiring police to make video and audio recordings of statements from people arrested for major crimes.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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By the end of the first period Sunday, neither of those statements were true.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The 1984 speech that so moved Baldwin remains one of the greatest articulations of American liberalism ever made.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
17 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 1 May. 2026.
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