envelop
verb
en·vel·op
in-ˈve-ləp 
en-
enveloped; enveloping; envelops
1
: to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
2
: to mount an attack on (an enemy's flank)
Examples of envelop in a Sentence
a chronic mistrust of outsiders envelops that neighborhood, cutting it off from the rest of the city
the truth of the presidential assassination is enveloped in a dense fog of myths and conspiracy theories
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Just one or two sprays are enough to leave a lasting impression with longevity and sillage that envelops without overpowering.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The Palace in Madrid and the Waldorf Astoria on Park Ave are just a couple five-star stays where you’ll be enveloped in the brand’s high thread count sheets and sumptuous robes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Just one or two sprays are enough to leave a lasting impression with longevity and sillage that envelops without overpowering.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Chuang made the correct story decision for the show to embrace a naturalistic style overall, building frames that continually envelop the characters within the landscape or set them starkly against it.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Envelop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/envelop. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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envelop
verb
en·vel·op
in-ˈvel-əp
: to surround and enclose completely with or as if with a covering
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