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
My go-tos are these cute little stars that have a hydrocolloid formula on the underside that helps heal pimples quickly.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2025
Any formula that emphasizes the lowest initial cost to the government will rely heavily on satellites, state and federal officials said.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
For the best spot-cleaning solution, Thornton recommends a deep-cleaning solution that’s simple and gentle—no Borax or complex formulas from Amazon needed.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
Meaning The pressure was on after the cult classic — recently burnished in 4K by the Criterion Collection — for Solondz to follow its winning formula.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2025
Any formula that emphasizes the lowest initial cost to the government will rely heavily on satellites, state and federal officials said.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
For the best spot-cleaning solution, Thornton recommends a deep-cleaning solution that’s simple and gentle—no Borax or complex formulas from Amazon needed.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
Meaning The pressure was on after the cult classic — recently burnished in 4K by the Criterion Collection — for Solondz to follow its winning formula.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
Noun
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Winging it or making emotional decisions are recipes for turbulence, instability, and anxiety.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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This simple sheet pan recipe delivers on all of those fronts.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Together, business leaders can develop an AI strategy that drives revenue, suppresses value leakage and accelerates growth with risk mitigation and compliance in any landscape.—
Monish Darda,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Combining magnesium with other healthy coping strategies can amplify its effectiveness.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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King Charles has been undergoing treatment since he was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in February last year following tests after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Nor were established procedures for adjudicating such a failure followed; the government didn’t even deign to give the appearance of doing so.—
Michael S. Roth,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Growing football in his home town is a long-term plan, but in the immediate future Richard is fixed on growing in English football with Palace.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Implementing a proactive plan can help safeguard your career and stave off anxiety. Focus on these 7 actions.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But whatever the method, the goal was always to delight and one-up each other.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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While attempting to solve the case, the duo must learn how to partner despite Park’s never-ending skepticism of Cupp’s methods and Cupp’s commitment to stay true to herself, even if that means having brief intermissions for birding.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Furthermore, this approach offers a fresh perspective by highlighting other underserved areas of the country that may deserve consideration.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sheeran’s approach to unveiling Play has been fairly off-the-cuff, so far.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
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Other parts of the U.K.’s immigration system have been criticized as well, including the Seasonal Worker Visa scheme, which NGOs say leaves people open to various forms of exploitation, debt bondage and forced labor.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Guilford police hoped that, by sharing the incident, others would be prevented from falling prey to similar schemes and offered the following tips: Do not respond directly to suspicious texts or emails.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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