as in summary
a short statement of the main points
didn't have time to read the full news article, just the encapsulation on the second page
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Recent Examples of encapsulation
And concerns that are specific to ingestibles, including the biocompatibility of materials, reliable encapsulation of electronics, and safe battery operation, all demand rigorous testing before clinical use.
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
This is just a perfect encapsulation of this moment, right?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
By Jason Mackey Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PALM BEACH GARDENS — The pop of a catcher’s mitt mixed with saws screeching and hammers pounding provides an appropriate soundtrack inside Paul Skenes’ offseason workout facility, a baseball-lover’s paradise and an encapsulation of his unique personality.
—Tribune News Service, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
This passage is a wonderful encapsulation of childhood curiosity, the rush that comes with discovering clues to existence everywhere around you, invisible sources in the air.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
City’s opening goal against Liverpool also serves as an encapsulation of those ideas, a game in which Doku — traditionally a touchline-hugging winger — starred in the small spaces in a hectic central role.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Here’s a chart with several stats, though obviously not an entire encapsulation, for the 2024 class so far.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The dess was a perfect encapsulation of subtle maximalism.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Bold, funny, and incredibly clever—the perfect encapsulation of Schulman’s writing.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
This is just a perfect encapsulation of this moment, right?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
By Jason Mackey Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PALM BEACH GARDENS — The pop of a catcher’s mitt mixed with saws screeching and hammers pounding provides an appropriate soundtrack inside Paul Skenes’ offseason workout facility, a baseball-lover’s paradise and an encapsulation of his unique personality.
—Tribune News Service, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
This passage is a wonderful encapsulation of childhood curiosity, the rush that comes with discovering clues to existence everywhere around you, invisible sources in the air.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
City’s opening goal against Liverpool also serves as an encapsulation of those ideas, a game in which Doku — traditionally a touchline-hugging winger — starred in the small spaces in a hectic central role.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Here’s a chart with several stats, though obviously not an entire encapsulation, for the 2024 class so far.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The dess was a perfect encapsulation of subtle maximalism.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Bold, funny, and incredibly clever—the perfect encapsulation of Schulman’s writing.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulation
Noun
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by Miami Herald journalists.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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That’s easier said than done, but creating an easy to reference outline of what needs to happen during an emergency can help caregivers stay present and calm.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
20 Feb. 2026
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The dual front lighting configuration was tossed out, for example; the LED outlines visible there serve as both the DRL and turn signal.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Encapsulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulation. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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