formulations

noun

plural of formulation
as in voices
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 formulations While applying topical antifungal creams can help reduce this smell over time, there are formulations with a fragrance that can mask this odor. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 SweetNight says the new foam contains twice as much PCM and gel particles as its traditional formulations, while a large-pore internal structure is designed to increase airflow. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 Beyond removing the psychological and practical barrier of injections, oral formulations are not reliant on syringes or refrigeration and are cheaper to manufacture. — Perdita Nouril, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 High-potency formulations of marijuana may carry greater risks for problematic use. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The health care company could develop Keytuda co-formulations that would extend the tail of the brand-name drug's franchise, mitigating the impact of that patent expiration, according to the analyst. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 The Ordinary, The Acne Set Another Teen Council favorite (Phoebe Wakama, 16 and Carty both mentioned the brand), The Ordinary delivers on high-end formulations at a reasonable price. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026 And the Bluesign System Black Limits (BSBL) establishes threshold limits for substances contained in chemical formulations used during manufacturing, such as dyes. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026 Different formulations are tailored for specific groups, such as prenatal multivitamins, senior-specific blends, or vegetarian options. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulations
  1. voices
  2. expressions
  3. statements
  4. articulations
Noun
  • In KPop Demon Hunters, Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo play the speaking voices of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, while EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami provide the singing voices of Rumi, Mira and Zoey.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In the last decade, Ofcom has permitted greater flexibility in the interpretation of its rules, allowing broadcasters to provide more partisan coverage through presenters and guests, with fewer challenging voices.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of voices
Noun
  • Prayer, religious dress and other expressions of faith can be treated as foreign, political or threatening.
    — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Muldrow’s fierce poetry and delivery, both political and personal, add layers of daring in deep expressions of dark history and bright, burning power.
    — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of expressions
Noun
  • In their statements, the former presidents praised both Parton’s music and philanthropic endeavors.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The parents' statements about the baby's condition have not been independently confirmed by USA TODAY Network.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of statements
Noun
  • Only its articulations and the environment in which it is felt shift.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The 1984 speech that so moved Baldwin remains one of the greatest articulations of American liberalism ever made.
    — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of articulations

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“Formulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulations. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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