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 formula locks in moisture, restores the skin barrier, and smoothes wrinkles.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.
—Alex Traub, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
In today’s business environment leaders constantly need to educate themselves in a broad frame view to know what's going on to make sense of what's around themselves rather than solving problems according to a formula.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Vertigo Games adapts the formula established by 4A Games brilliantly into VR.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.
—Alex Traub, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
In today’s business environment leaders constantly need to educate themselves in a broad frame view to know what's going on to make sense of what's around themselves rather than solving problems according to a formula.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Vertigo Games adapts the formula established by 4A Games brilliantly into VR.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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The measurements, of course, vary based on the recipe and the type of cookie.Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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The cookbook is a celebration of Mexican ingredients and traditions, plus 100 favorite recipes.The View, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Although the instant gratification of performance marketing is tempting, neglecting your brand is a shortsighted strategy.Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Reeves’ The Batman was the first fire-breathing theatrical release for Warner Bros. post Covid after implementing a day-and-date release strategy on Max; the movie making $369.3M domestic, $772M WW.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
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True mentorship isn’t about building out the perfect training program with all these formal policies and procedures.John Hall, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Leno had to undergo skin grafting procedures to tend to his face, chest, and hand burns.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
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Birch has immediate plans to build further facilities in London itself and near the Formula 1 circuit Silverstone.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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Scott Murray, deputy public affairs director at the California Department of Social Services, told Castillo that the memo was meant for internal discussions and no plan has been finalized.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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New recycling methods are limited in availability and costly, which ironically means that landfilling is currently the most cost-effective disposal option.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bill went home from Shea by his usual method: limo.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fans in the music press had likened him to the legendary John Fahey, known as one of America’s great guitarists for his avant-garde approach to traditional music.Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Another challenge facing the country is its ageing population caused by chronically low birth rates and a cautious approach to immigration.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 27 Dec. 2024
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Few of the infinite-memory schemes are taking this into account.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The 13-10 loss to Michigan prompted discussions about scheme adjustments and rotation changes to make things easier against Tennessee in the Playoff.Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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