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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Featuring thin, wide ribbons of raw carrots seasoned with green onions, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and hot chili peppers, the salad has been hailed as an anti-aging recipe for a few summers now.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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The best hummingbird food recipe can be made at home, says Crumley.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 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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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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Cosmetic surgery figures into the film’s tart exchanges, and into its plot as well (there’s an extreme procedure, which costs several hundred grand, that’s there to give the audience major pause).—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Part of the reason for the increase is a change in procedure.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The announcement of Glastonbury’s final lineup also coincides with the BBC’s plans to air artists’ sets, with the broadcaster telling British publication The i Paper that Kneecap’s performance will be included as part of their coverage.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
5 June 2025
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The Democratic governor said that a plan to regulate cannabis in the state is needed to protect children, who can often obtain intoxicating hemp products without restrictions.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But Iran has other delivery methods as well, through terrorist proxies.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
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The next step is to make an initial deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card, debit card, online banking, PayPal account, etc.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 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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This unified approach streamlines payment processes and enhances scalability and adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.—
Grace Butler,
USA Today,
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 18 Jun. 2025.
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