formulators

noun

plural of formulator
as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new the formulator of the microcomputer

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Recent Examples of formulators Minor cannabinoid synthesis can also create cleaner supply chains for formulators and product companies that need consistent inputs for wellness, pharmaceutical or functional consumer applications. — Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026 MaterialsZone will offer Maven demonstrations to materials scientists, formulators, and industry professionals at upcoming events, including the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis, Chemspec Europe in Cologne, New York Suppliers’ Days (Cosmetics) and Plast 2026 in Milan. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 Colorimetric analysis now allows formulators to quantify whitening using standardized lightness values in color space systems. — Yannick Rigg, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Most sprays are made with 20 to 35% of this magnesium chloride solution, and some formulators may include humectants like glycerin and other soothing agents to offset the dryness and stickiness that the magnesium oil might have. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulators
  1. inventors
  2. designers
  3. developers
  4. creators
Noun
  • In other words, American inventors hold roughly one-twentieth of the patents but about one-tenth of the value.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • And England’s Three Lions — inventors of modern football — continue chasing a first championship in 60 years, which would mark the longest gap between titles.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of inventors
Noun
  • In an era of denim where anything goes and designers are developing a wide range, brand customers are looking for fabrics that are versatile and able to achieve more types of looks.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Pyrotechnicians, and the designers of professional fireworks shows, decide which shells to use based on what a venue can physically and legally bear.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of designers
Noun
  • Hiring has cooled for entry-level software developers — work increasingly done by AI agents — and college enrollment in computer and information science programs has been declining.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Software developers, whose profession has been transformed by AI and suffered dramatic job losses since 2022, are back in demand with postings rising 14%.
    — Irina Anghel, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of developers
Noun
  • But as Daley notes, ESPN is much more than a TV network these days, with younger consumers increasingly engaging with the brand on the social platforms where the creators operate every day.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
  • To human creators, that may seem dangerous, but as AI makes production more accessible, uniqueness becomes more valuable than numbers.
    — Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of creators

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“Formulators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulators. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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