Formula
Formula noun - Something regarded as a normative example.
Usage example: his formula for impressing visitors
Pattern
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| old | old formula | old pattern |
| special | special formula | special pattern |
| exact | exact formula | exact pattern |
| particular | particular formula | particular pattern |
| Other adjectives: similar, normal, typical, usual, common, specific, complex, regular, established, standard, original, simple, entire, strict, consistent, new, traditional, general, classic, above, odd, basic, different, red. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- While The Simpsons isn't a strictly formula show, there is a pattern in many episodes.
Source: Strictly Formula - It does have a continuity/Myth Arc, but the general formula of Danny Phantom is followed in a strict pattern: Danny and co.
Source: Strictly Formula - The games are a Deconstruction of the classic Pokémon formula, and needless to say, therefore also follow the pattern (with a few key differences).
Source: Strictly Formula
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