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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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Soccer history, who, despite a stellar resume as a club coach, has failed to find a consistent winning formula on the international level.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Lawrence has found a character formula viewers find appealing, and Carell’s affability sells Greg’s stumbles, even ones pulled from the annals of early aughts bro comedies.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

But at UConn, coach Dan Hurley has discovered the formula to staying on top in a sport designed to knock you down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

“You tell me where you want the capsule to land, and I’ll work the formula backward and tell you where to take off.”

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson