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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
  • Speech therapy: Speech therapy can help people with mild autism who have challenges with language comprehension, articulation, or pragmatic skills.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The hand scene was really a kind of articulation for me of this idea that sometimes our bodies know best.
    Anaja I. Smith, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Major League Fishing said in a statement that competitor Flint Davis was involved.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Amid a tense trade war with China, a White House statement that some Chinese goods face 245% tariffs generated confusion in Beijing.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulation. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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