variants
or formulae
as in recipes
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 formulas
Instead of randomly testing formulas, the AI evaluates which unexplored candidate will most likely improve the target property (strength or conductivity, for example) and runs that experiment next.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Use the eraser’s short fiber side to erase all makeup (including waterproof and long-wear formulas) and the longer side to gently exfoliate the skin.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Navigating the world of priming serums can be a slippery slope due to heavy formulas and glitter-like ingredients that clump upon application.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Ahead, scroll on to discover Vogue’s favorite lip oils, featuring formulas adored by editors and makeup artists alike.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
And though true skin-care purists might layer both in a 10-step routine, modern formulas like this one blur the lines—offering the best of both in one silky step.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025
With all products under $30, Meri Stori delivers clean and high-performance formulas priced for every beauty lover.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Inside Gaza, few believe that these formulas can gain legitimacy again.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
Frustrated that nothing on the market truly addressed her evolving skin’s needs in her 40s and 50s (dryness, wearability, anti-crease formulas), Creal launched her eponymous brand with a mission to serve women facing the same concerns.
—Marie Lodi, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Use the eraser’s short fiber side to erase all makeup (including waterproof and long-wear formulas) and the longer side to gently exfoliate the skin.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Navigating the world of priming serums can be a slippery slope due to heavy formulas and glitter-like ingredients that clump upon application.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Ahead, scroll on to discover Vogue’s favorite lip oils, featuring formulas adored by editors and makeup artists alike.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
And though true skin-care purists might layer both in a 10-step routine, modern formulas like this one blur the lines—offering the best of both in one silky step.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025
With all products under $30, Meri Stori delivers clean and high-performance formulas priced for every beauty lover.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Inside Gaza, few believe that these formulas can gain legitimacy again.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
Frustrated that nothing on the market truly addressed her evolving skin’s needs in her 40s and 50s (dryness, wearability, anti-crease formulas), Creal launched her eponymous brand with a mission to serve women facing the same concerns.
—Marie Lodi, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulas
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Past editions of the Cookie Book featured recipes from grandmas, professional bakers, and EMTs and other first responders.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 3 dashes Angostura Bitters For this cocktail and the additional recipes below, add ingredients to mixing glass, stir on ice for 15 seconds (small ice) to 30 seconds (bigger ice).—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By the end of March 2018 Aydın seemed unsure whether to try to clear his name or lay low, vacillating between the two strategies.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Frederick Wherry, Kristin Seefeldt, and Anthony Alvarez examine the strategies potential lenders use to make these interactions less awkward.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, County Executive David Crowley's office has collaborated with the county's human resources division to create internal procedures for employees.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cosmetic procedures for animals — especially canines — have quietly ballooned into a booming industry, with some vets reporting a spike in requests for everything from eye lifts to tummy tucks.—
Jane Stern,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The deep dive into Chaplin’s working methods is compelling and illuminating, and the shooting script itself shows that the always politically and philosophically probing Chaplin hadn’t lost any of his fire or originality in his old age.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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More environmentally sustainable coffee-growing methods exist, such as using shade trees to shield some plants from the sun, and diversifying crops.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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But Mother Nature can influence our plans and activities.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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This week, the dramatic collapse of plans for Barcelona to play a La Liga game against Villarreal in Miami — first reported by The Athletic — added extra spice to the compelling and captivating Clasico.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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