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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
he retired to the cocoon of his study whenever he'd had enough of the company
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could
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Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Located in a Modernist building on the European bank of the Bosphorus, this moody, industrial-luxe cocoon was an uninspiring cluster of rooms when the actor initially viewed the property.
—Pratyush Sarup, Architectural Digest, 14 Dec. 2024
Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Look for 1920s pewter objects and the soft, cocooning 1934 Liljevalchs sofa—Frank’s first piece for Svenskt Tenn—as well as his and Ericson’s São Paulo living room, conceived for the Swedish Consul in the 1950s.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
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Noun
There’s another benefit to gallery representation: Karma cocoons Frey from mundane tasks like sales, public relations or even making travel arrangements.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Located in a Modernist building on the European bank of the Bosphorus, this moody, industrial-luxe cocoon was an uninspiring cluster of rooms when the actor initially viewed the property.
—Pratyush Sarup, Architectural Digest, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
Former President Barack Obama and wife Michelle flanked the music icon, slowly walking him center stage toward his bench, where he would be cocooned by a set of keyboards and a baby grand piano.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Look for 1920s pewter objects and the soft, cocooning 1934 Liljevalchs sofa—Frank’s first piece for Svenskt Tenn—as well as his and Ericson’s São Paulo living room, conceived for the Swedish Consul in the 1950s.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
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Heavenly aromas of ripe black fruits, pencil lead, mocha, and cigar box draw you in to the glass for ethereal flavors of cassis and black raspberry enveloped in a sheath of velvety tannins.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Miranda, however, wears a sheath of strident red skin-tight sequins, with a crimson damask coat arranged just so over her shoulders.Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Israel evacuated northern communities to create a security buffer instead of invading Lebanon to directly counter Hezbollah’s missile attacks, effectively allowing Hezbollah to continue its strikes.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, married couples filing together got a $30,000 buffer.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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They’re often stuffed with either shrimp or pork, wrapped in banana leaf to prevent them from sticking to one another, and thrown into a steamer.Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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The bodies were wrapped in shrouds, with blue press vests draped over them.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Nguyen, who suffered two head wounds, was found with a handgun on his right thigh, records show, and several bullet casings were also found in the apartment.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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In one room, small, round casings litter the floor.Greg Myre, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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In general, a 2005 federal law shields gun manufacturers and dealers from liability from crimes committed with their products.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The New York Department of Financial Services for example, has transformed from a regulatory guardian to a corporate shield.Dave Catalfamo, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Entering them feels like walking into a warm, cigar-like jewel box, enveloped by soft carpeting, plush textures, and eclectic, colorful decorative objects.Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Heavenly aromas of ripe black fruits, pencil lead, mocha, and cigar box draw you in to the glass for ethereal flavors of cassis and black raspberry enveloped in a sheath of velvety tannins.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Building this way addresses a number of challenges from sustainability, workforce and housing shortages, and construction productivity.Phil Kirschner, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the Inland Empire, values should climb 2.7% Though prices may keep rising, if incomes climb as well and mortgage rates fall, the housing market could become more affordable to people looking to break in.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Other than some Ikea bookshelves, the only furniture was an old blue sectional couch that at times had Goldfish crackers wedged between the cushions.Sid Evans, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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Make the event extra cozy by providing plenty of comfy bean bags and cushions for seating.Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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