as in recipe
a set or series of actions or components that lead to a particular result
The formula for the area of a rectangle is simple: multiply the width by the height. Hard work and dedication is a surefire formula for success.
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Recent Examples of formula
The lightweight formula glides on without buildup, while a blend of camelina, coconut, and olive oils keeps hair soft and shiny.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 5 June 2025
Most babies still prefer breast milk or formula at first.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
The formula worked well for Shrinking, Platonic, Bad Monkey, and The Studio, but the streamer’s streak ends with Stick.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Its ultra-concentrated formulas minimize water and packaging waste.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 5 June 2025
Most babies still prefer breast milk or formula at first.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
The formula worked well for Shrinking, Platonic, Bad Monkey, and The Studio, but the streamer’s streak ends with Stick.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Its ultra-concentrated formulas minimize water and packaging waste.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
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Any special memories connected to this recipe? Kowsik: What makes this even more meaningful is that Shirdi Sai Baba was a Muslim saint deeply revered by Hindus and Muslims.—
Benjamin Liong Setiawan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Fresh summer strawberries are truly celebrated to their full potential in this pretty trifle recipe.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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These changes were more than just rebrands: each new name came along with a fundamentally different business strategy.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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But, at this point, Edelman believes that advisers who value diversification as a strategy in their clients’ portfolio — eg, across asset classes, sectors, etc. — would be remiss not to recommend adding at least a small amount of digital asset exposure.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The pause allows time to develop and integrate these new vetting procedures.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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After undergoing season-ending surgery April 18 to repair his flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) with an internal brace procedure, this second recovery period has been much smoother for Steele.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Republican leaders say these criticisms are wrong and that the GOP plan will boost the economy and cut spending.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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This was a little bit always the plan with Max, which is two sides of the same coin as Marcus [Felix Mallard].—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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Pricing can also vary by region, and depending on third-party payment methods, additional taxes or international transaction fees may apply.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Both methods remained in place as of publication time.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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In some cases, these are younger wine regions developing their own approach to style and production.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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At the end of February, a pedestrian was hit in West London by an ebike rider in West London — not a rental or sharing scheme, to be clear — and died after a month in hospital.—
Nicole Kobie,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Though details of how the gambling operation functioned have not been released, HSI Tampa said in its post the scheme generated more than $21.6 million in illicit proceeds.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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