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as in housed
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 wrapped
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 enveloped
The nearby dining area rests alongside a gourmet kitchen enveloped in walnut cabinetry.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
Since then, the Adams administration has been enveloped by a series of searches and seizures from investigators, leading to the resignations of top officials, including his police commissioner, schools chancellor, multiple deputy mayors and his director of Asian affairs.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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
The eco-friendly bungalow, enveloped by lush tea estates, has been restored to its former glory by a collaboration between Uga and renowned Sri Lankan architect Channa Daswatte.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recognition of something vague but dreadful enveloped me.
—John Sergio, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Every year for the past decade, a blanket of smog has enveloped Delhi when winter approaches, turning day into night and disrupting the lives of millions of people.
—Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN, 13 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
To that end, the William Morris wallpaper in the pantry was varnished for an aged, wax-cloth effect, and the enchanting powder room in the playroom is enveloped in a personalized mural.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
Since then, the Adams administration has been enveloped by a series of searches and seizures from investigators, leading to the resignations of top officials, including his police commissioner, schools chancellor, multiple deputy mayors and his director of Asian affairs.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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
The eco-friendly bungalow, enveloped by lush tea estates, has been restored to its former glory by a collaboration between Uga and renowned Sri Lankan architect Channa Daswatte.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recognition of something vague but dreadful enveloped me.
—John Sergio, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Every year for the past decade, a blanket of smog has enveloped Delhi when winter approaches, turning day into night and disrupting the lives of millions of people.
—Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN, 13 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
To that end, the William Morris wallpaper in the pantry was varnished for an aged, wax-cloth effect, and the enchanting powder room in the playroom is enveloped in a personalized mural.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enveloped
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The relocation of Thames Distillers, now housed within the same building as the new bar, also marks a new phase for the joint venture.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Learn about Jerome’s mining past at this museum housed in a former home of the town's copper kings.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Chelsea’s head coach raised both hands above his head in sustained applause as Cole Palmer, having sized up ambitious passes through to Nicolas Jackson or Pedro Neto ahead of him but surrounded by Fulham bodies, instead opted to turn away and pass backwards, consolidating possession.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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His dark, rotting character, shrouded in shadow and amplified by an eerie soundtrack, is both terrifying and seductive.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
3 Jan. 2025
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But these journeys are shrouded in mystery.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025
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Think tender, aromatic vegetables enclosed in cheesy layers with a jammy, flavorful tomato sauce.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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The exterior of the Hudson's tower is now mostly, although not entirely, enclosed with glass.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
20 Dec. 2024
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Peter Ferry was passionately an author and teacher, inspiring decades of students in his English and writing classes at Lake Forest High School, a youthful crowd of many thousands that included such later famous people as actor Vince Vaughn and author Dave Eggers.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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His time with Villa included the drop into the Championship and then an incredible return to European football.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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