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formula

[fawr-myuh-luh] / ˈfɔr myə lə /
NOUN
set preparation; rule, recipe
Synonyms
STRONG
algorithm blueprint canon code credo creed custom description direction equation form formulary maxim method precept prescription principle procedure rite ritual rote rubric specifications theorem way
WEAK
modus operandi
Antonyms
STRONG
deviation

Example Sentences

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Beijing’s support could help stabilize sentiment in formula, nutrition, and baby-care categories that have been shrinking with the birthrate.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"We thought we had hit on a winning formula."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Sokolov’s eye for visual flair brings some much-needed panache to this well-worn formula, but even his playful directorial spirit isn’t enough to shake the feeling that one has seen this film before.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The science behind an ancient Roman formula for concrete is the heart of a new kind of cement-based battery, one that stores heat instead of electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“What do you mean, a formula for dosage? Dosage of what?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.