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as in to house
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 to wrap
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 envelop
Entering them feels like walking into a warm, cigar-like jewel box, enveloped by soft carpeting, plush textures, and eclectic, colorful decorative objects.
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Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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
Some, like Morning and Inger Munch in Black, are aesthetic studies that play with contrast, couching one subject in early light and enveloping the other in a black dress and background.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
The black and white print enveloping the present will create an elegant, classic look that can be paired with a dainty ribbon or strip of lace.
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—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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
Some, like Morning and Inger Munch in Black, are aesthetic studies that play with contrast, couching one subject in early light and enveloping the other in a black dress and background.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
The black and white print enveloping the present will create an elegant, classic look that can be paired with a dainty ribbon or strip of lace.
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—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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This offering blends bourbon made from a 99% corn mash bill that was aged for 9 years and then underwent a secondary 125-day cask finished in French Oak barrels that housed BHAKTA’s 1973 Armagnac vintage.Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Besides New York and Los Angeles, there are few cities in North America with multiple 15,000-seat arenas that separately house NHL and NBA teams.Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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If storing leftovers, wrap the focaccia loosely in foil, keep it at room temperature, and reheat -- just long enough to re-crisp the crust, say 5 minutes at 350 degrees -- before serving. Notes: Can substitute active dry yeast.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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His woven serpent wraps around the store’s central atrium from the main floor, with the tree of life sprouting under and rising to the ceiling.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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There’s even a circle that encloses on the map similar to a battle royale game, though this is not a competitive PvE title.Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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SpaceX is also recovering and reusing payload fairings, the shell that encloses satellite payloads during their initial climb through the atmosphere.Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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Carti’s tendency to shroud himself in mystery is both the key to his allure and his audience’s biggest gripe.Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
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Others, shrouded in grays and yellows, cast an ominous pall.Grace Edquist, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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The confusion surrounding Holmes stands as a cautionary tale about the manipulation of copyright law—not by opportunists exploiting a valuable piece of intellectual property, but by the character’s official custodians.Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The circumstances surrounding the bodies remain unclear.Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Altamura Man’s Frozen Legacy Deep in an Italian cave, researchers discovered Altamura Man, a Neanderthal fossil encased in limestone for over 130,000 years.Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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The cheung fun had crisp prawns encased in a chewy wrapper that made for excellent comfort food.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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As a result, brand safety—once a conversation confined to the advertising world—has now become crucial for political content programs and campaigns.Jeremy Barnett, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Most filmmakers confine themselves to cinematic reference points, but Ree has derived ingenious inspiration from some of the world’s greatest writers.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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Others nominated for multiple Grammys include Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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With high-profile recipients including President Ronald Reagan and Oprah Winfrey, the award has helped keep Alger’s name in the national consciousness.Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelop. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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