formulators

noun

plural of formulator
as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new the formulator of the microcomputer

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Recent Examples of formulators The DeniBrite system taps into Novonesis’ enzymatic bleaching solution designed to help formulators and laundries create distinctive denim designs such as bright contrasts and vintage fades in a more sustainable way. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 Breeders selecting for aroma formulators trying to replicate a strain’s signature profile, and product developers puzzling over why two batches of the same cultivar smell different, were all missing a variable nobody knew existed. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Minor cannabinoid synthesis can also create cleaner supply chains for formulators and product companies that need consistent inputs for wellness, pharmaceutical or functional consumer applications. — Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026 Most sprays are made with 20 to 35% of this magnesium chloride solution, and some formulators may include humectants like glycerin and other soothing agents to offset the dryness and stickiness that the magnesium oil might have. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulators
  1. inventors
  2. designers
  3. developers
  4. creators
Noun
  • Several concessionaires at the fair have been touted as the inventors of the ice-cream cone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The key role here is to connect inventors such as Fry with people from other departments needed for further project development, such as manufacturing, quality control, and sales.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of inventors
Noun
  • The brand built its foundation in rock ‘n’ roll under founding designers Stuart Trevor and Kait Bolongaro in 1994.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Aircraft designers could gain more freedom when arranging electrical systems inside compact UAV structures.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of designers
Noun
  • OpenAI's choice to end developers' access to its models via Cursor is not a first in the industry.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The developers told the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) on Thursday that the plan preserves 47 affordable housing units in the six-story building now known as The Grand on Beacon Hill.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of developers
Noun
  • The companies will explore developing DRX Homefront Indonesia as a flagship festival in Jakarta built around gaming and entertainment, drawing in players, fans and creators from both countries.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For creators, attending a Grand Slam can signal something to their audiences beyond an interest in tennis; for brands, the appeal lies partly in associating themselves with that cachet.
    — Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of creators

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“Formulators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulators. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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