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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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Its success is attributed to breakthrough formulations that blend science with Asian medicinal herbs like ginseng.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While some might scoff at annual color picks or the idea of color theory, there’s a science behind such formulations.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The latter can use the same engine oil for 5,000 miles to even 20,000 miles before needing a change, thanks to fully synthetic formulations and new chemical processes.
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024
Mango butter, which is lighter-weight, has a smooth texture that blends well in skin-care formulations.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Their extrait de parfum formulations ensure that even a small spray goes a long way, making the 50ml or 30ml bottles a lasting investment.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Nov. 2024
But the fact that many formulations of string theory include gravity does not tell you which formulation provides the correct description of the real world.
—Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
None of the vaccine formulations recommended for children six years or younger contain thimerosal, since 1999, out of an abundance of caution, and to reduce potential childhood mercury exposure levels, in all forms.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
Food manufacturers committed to improving the formulations of their products.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024
Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While some might scoff at annual color picks or the idea of color theory, there’s a science behind such formulations.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The latter can use the same engine oil for 5,000 miles to even 20,000 miles before needing a change, thanks to fully synthetic formulations and new chemical processes.
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024
Mango butter, which is lighter-weight, has a smooth texture that blends well in skin-care formulations.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Their extrait de parfum formulations ensure that even a small spray goes a long way, making the 50ml or 30ml bottles a lasting investment.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Nov. 2024
But the fact that many formulations of string theory include gravity does not tell you which formulation provides the correct description of the real world.
—Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
None of the vaccine formulations recommended for children six years or younger contain thimerosal, since 1999, out of an abundance of caution, and to reduce potential childhood mercury exposure levels, in all forms.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
Food manufacturers committed to improving the formulations of their products.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Formulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulations. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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