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
This soft subdued shade paired with a statement lip perfectly encapsulates that timeless energy.
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Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
For me, the book cover photograph encapsulates much of my career.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
The film encapsulates the plight of Iranians who have endured incarceration, interrogation, and torture at the hands of the Islamic Republic.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Typically when preparing for a role, Apostolides, as a guitarist, picks a song that encapsulates a character's essence.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2023, the Swedish company Maurten introduced a formulation that encapsulates the baking soda into minitablets suspended in a special hydrogel.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
This liquid encapsulates the power of glutathione in teeny tiny nano liposomes—less than 100nm—which the brand says is even more easily absorbed by your body.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Fellner encapsulates my sense of it.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The anecdote—which Paul Fischer recounts in his excellent new book, The Last Kings of Hollywood—encapsulates the complex relationship between Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
For me, the book cover photograph encapsulates much of my career.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
The film encapsulates the plight of Iranians who have endured incarceration, interrogation, and torture at the hands of the Islamic Republic.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Typically when preparing for a role, Apostolides, as a guitarist, picks a song that encapsulates a character's essence.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2023, the Swedish company Maurten introduced a formulation that encapsulates the baking soda into minitablets suspended in a special hydrogel.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
This liquid encapsulates the power of glutathione in teeny tiny nano liposomes—less than 100nm—which the brand says is even more easily absorbed by your body.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Fellner encapsulates my sense of it.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The anecdote—which Paul Fischer recounts in his excellent new book, The Last Kings of Hollywood—encapsulates the complex relationship between Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulates
Verb
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The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The seven-page report, which is redacted, summarizes the police response and investigation of the incident.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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This section outlines how diverse inputs strengthen market understanding when used thoughtfully and selectively.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Encapsulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulates. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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