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as in housing
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
a chronic mistrust of outsiders envelops that neighborhood, cutting it off from the rest of the city
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as in wrapping
to surround or cover closely
the truth of the presidential assassination is enveloped in a dense fog of myths and conspiracy theories
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Recent Examples of enveloping
Plus, from the ’90s, came a striking over-the-knee boot in suede, enveloping the leg like a second skin.
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Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Made for on-the-go application, the formula hydrates skin with jojoba seed oil and vitamin E while enveloping it in SIDIA’s best-selling scent, a mystical blend of juniper, cypress and musks.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
March is just days away, but the level of madness enveloping the Big 12 should be limited in one notable regard.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
There were enveloping officer’s overcoats, high-gloss leather jackets, prim gowns affixed with fur accents and stark black suits.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
As the evening unfolded, a cloud rolled in, enveloping the venue in mist.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2025
Rounding it all out are the private grounds, which host several alfresco spaces ideal for lounging and dining amid the enveloping flora and fauna.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Swift excitedly asks before enveloping Donna in a hug.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
The latter comprises enveloping long puffer coats and patch-bearing bomber jackets, as well as tracksuits, denim pants and knits done in variations of white, from iridescent and pearly to optical and buttery.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Made for on-the-go application, the formula hydrates skin with jojoba seed oil and vitamin E while enveloping it in SIDIA’s best-selling scent, a mystical blend of juniper, cypress and musks.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
March is just days away, but the level of madness enveloping the Big 12 should be limited in one notable regard.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
There were enveloping officer’s overcoats, high-gloss leather jackets, prim gowns affixed with fur accents and stark black suits.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
As the evening unfolded, a cloud rolled in, enveloping the venue in mist.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2025
Rounding it all out are the private grounds, which host several alfresco spaces ideal for lounging and dining amid the enveloping flora and fauna.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Swift excitedly asks before enveloping Donna in a hug.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
The latter comprises enveloping long puffer coats and patch-bearing bomber jackets, as well as tracksuits, denim pants and knits done in variations of white, from iridescent and pearly to optical and buttery.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enveloping
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Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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This is a hard problem, encompassing moral judgment, and is fully steeped in ethical (and legal) implications.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Buff Strickland While known for her dressmaker detail and eye for color, Bratton believes that the essence of a house begins with the hard finishes, encompassing everything from cabinetry, fixtures, and flooring to hardware and paint colors.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2025
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This year, the Chiefs have eight picks, including two in the third round, the byproduct of last year’s trade with the Tennessee Titans that centered on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Cochrane worked with other talented coaches in Spurs’ academy, including Burnley’s head coach, Scott Parker, Matt Wells — who is now Ange Postecoglou’s senior assistant — John McDermott and Chris Ramsey.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Enveloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enveloping. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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