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
But while the packaging and TikTok fame might skew young, the formulas themselves are no joke—Laneige has long focused on sophisticated hydration that leaves skin looking plump, smooth, and healthy.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
The brand boasts culinary hero ingredients, like white truffle and bergamot from Italy, lemons from Argentina or yuzu peels from Japan’s Shikoku island in its formulas, and Meneses sees real appetite for Iota’s value proposition.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 20 Mar. 2026
Below, shop our edit of eight of the best formulas that will give you a natural glow, sans high shine—many of which are handpicked by Murden herself.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
The lightweight formulas smooth, brighten and never settle.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Luxury skin care may often get the spotlight, but some of the most effective formulas are modest in price.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
With that said, many manufacturers make separate formulas for children and adults.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
In the interim, only the older IDR plans – which have higher payment formulas or less generous interest subsidies – are being reopened for enrollment.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 26 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
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
The brand boasts culinary hero ingredients, like white truffle and bergamot from Italy, lemons from Argentina or yuzu peels from Japan’s Shikoku island in its formulas, and Meneses sees real appetite for Iota’s value proposition.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 20 Mar. 2026
Below, shop our edit of eight of the best formulas that will give you a natural glow, sans high shine—many of which are handpicked by Murden herself.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
The lightweight formulas smooth, brighten and never settle.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Luxury skin care may often get the spotlight, but some of the most effective formulas are modest in price.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
With that said, many manufacturers make separate formulas for children and adults.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
In the interim, only the older IDR plans – which have higher payment formulas or less generous interest subsidies – are being reopened for enrollment.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulas
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These recipes center the season’s finest ingredients, using techniques and sauces to complement — not overwhelm — their pristine gestalt.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Effectively pursuing all four of these strategies at once, backed by good intelligence and cutting off supply from Iran, could make the war an easier affair than in 2024.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Their metrics and editorial strategies are different.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The judge ruled Kennedy likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee and slimming down the childhood vaccine schedule without the committee's input.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Van Boxtel said this isn't unusual, since Ross procedures are typically performed on younger patients who can recover more easily.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Conventional recycling methods rely on energy-intensive steps and harsh chemicals, often focusing mainly on recovering cathode materials while leaving other components behind.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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In France, for example, methods were grounded in analysis, while in Italy, a geometric style reigned.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Just days after floating the idea of using verification to differentiate human and bot accounts, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman on Wednesday announced measures the company will take to execute its plans.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Invite a calm talk about time commitments, because fairness grows when expectations are measurable and both sides understand what happens if plans change.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Formulas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulas. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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