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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 formulation Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, easily blendable, and streak-resistant. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 As astute observers have noted, that formulation suggests Team Trump is comfortable letting Iran retain a measure of its nuclear potential, and might even consider removing sanctions without a comprehensive dismantling of its atomic effort. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 Algae Black formulations are already used in commercial color applications. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025 Fun fact: Like most makeup and skin-care products from Tower 28, this formula received the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance for its gentle, irritant-free formulation. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for formulation
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Noun
  • And the damage to his vocal cords seemed to freeze his voice in time.
    Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • When Thurston spoke about it, his voice brightened.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This positioning—prioritizing personalized content discovery over prestige, big-budget originals—has shaped every expression since, from product UX to B2B creative.
    Laura Ratliff, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Her notably serious facial expression drew concern and playful teasing from fans on social media.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • China has approached some G20 governments with wording for a joint declaration voicing support for the multilateral trading system, an EU diplomat told Reuters.
    Beijing and Washington Bureaus, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Just the wording itself, that someone is expressing displeasure towards great Russia?
    Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Surgeon’s wrists are also limited by the degrees of articulation in human joints.
    Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
  • In a recent articulation of this, Klein points out the general tenets of the abundance agenda without specifics on how to overcome regulation.
    Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Officers will be on school grounds until dismissal today, Lacy said in a statement.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Major League Fishing said in a statement that competitor Flint Davis was involved.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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