as in summarizes
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
can you encapsulate the speech in about a paragraph?
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Recent Examples of encapsulates
Here, the seafood is done to perfection in a setting that encapsulates perfectly the vibe of Montauk—a place of many flavors.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
How a hard-charging college student started out in the ’90s by doing natural-looking makeup for affluent women in New York City before building a brand encapsulates much more than entrepreneurialism.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Any Potterhead knows Hogwarts is most nostalgic over the holidays, and Universal Orlando's version of the castle encapsulates that feeling with lights, decor, and fireworks.
—Bailey Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
That workman-like answer from Beck, in many ways, encapsulates his approach all season with the Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Perhaps nothing better encapsulates this union between two parties few would’ve put together when the winter began.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Napiers Attempt the Impossible This Season The Laurel Historic District encapsulates everything charming about small-town life in the South, complete with multigenerational homes like the Gallagher House, which helped raise three generations of the same family.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
The Carlsbad tasting-menu spot encapsulates indoor-outdoor living, with diners walking through an intimate garden before stepping inside.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Regardless of the painting's origins, its rawness encapsulates the bar's theme — tiki with an edge.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
How a hard-charging college student started out in the ’90s by doing natural-looking makeup for affluent women in New York City before building a brand encapsulates much more than entrepreneurialism.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Any Potterhead knows Hogwarts is most nostalgic over the holidays, and Universal Orlando's version of the castle encapsulates that feeling with lights, decor, and fireworks.
—Bailey Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
That workman-like answer from Beck, in many ways, encapsulates his approach all season with the Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Perhaps nothing better encapsulates this union between two parties few would’ve put together when the winter began.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Napiers Attempt the Impossible This Season The Laurel Historic District encapsulates everything charming about small-town life in the South, complete with multigenerational homes like the Gallagher House, which helped raise three generations of the same family.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
The Carlsbad tasting-menu spot encapsulates indoor-outdoor living, with diners walking through an intimate garden before stepping inside.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Regardless of the painting's origins, its rawness encapsulates the bar's theme — tiki with an edge.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulates
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Every month, the agent effectively proactively summarizes their performance to our point of contact.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Heise, Pearce, Weber (HPW) Labor Market Tightness Index summarizes current wage pressures and forecasts near-term wage inflation based on the quits rate and job vacancies per job seeker.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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The policy, introduced as a first reading, outlines how the district provides mental health education, training, and services on campus.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The annual tax break also depends on the accounting method used, which outlines how many years the owner has to recover the cost basis.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Encapsulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulates. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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