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as in nestled
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
the kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV happily ensconced in her new home
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as in buried
to put into a hiding place
ensconced the spare house key in a place where no intruder would think to look
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Recent Examples of ensconced
Business class has been edging toward residential elegance for years, but on a recent long-haul flight ensconced in Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite, this trend felt fully realized.
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Chris Dong, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Flux House was previously ensconced at Dark Horse.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
The look Sweeney took inspiration from was first worn on the runway ensconced in a gargantuan, white faux fur coat, before the model stripped it off to reveal the silver showstopper underneath.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The Cult of Reason lasted little more than a year before Robespierre, now ensconced as France’s dictator, replaced it with his own Cult of the Supreme Being.
—Paul Kingsnorth, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Gallivan left Capitol Hill in 2018 and became firmly ensconced in the private sector.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
And with the President safely ensconced behind the castle walls, the royal charm offensive has begun in earnest.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Quick-witted and unapologetically direct, he has long been ensconced in notable New York City circles.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
His hand, protectively ensconced in a sliding mitt, touched the bag before the tag.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Chris Dong, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Flux House was previously ensconced at Dark Horse.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
The look Sweeney took inspiration from was first worn on the runway ensconced in a gargantuan, white faux fur coat, before the model stripped it off to reveal the silver showstopper underneath.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The Cult of Reason lasted little more than a year before Robespierre, now ensconced as France’s dictator, replaced it with his own Cult of the Supreme Being.
—Paul Kingsnorth, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Gallivan left Capitol Hill in 2018 and became firmly ensconced in the private sector.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
And with the President safely ensconced behind the castle walls, the royal charm offensive has begun in earnest.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Quick-witted and unapologetically direct, he has long been ensconced in notable New York City circles.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
His hand, protectively ensconced in a sliding mitt, touched the bag before the tag.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensconced
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The Prince and Princess of Wales moved to Forest Lodge, nestled in Windsor Great Park, according to The Telegraph.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Along with cheeky TikToks, Lovato added another snap of herself posing as Poot, as well as the original photo nestled in her makeup bag.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In Talisay city, rows of homes have been flattened and communities along the Mananga River buried in mud and debris.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lino’s is a restaurant on 35th Street buried deep in the Garment District.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Dean Darrow was struck by gunfire, and a bullet was lodged in his heart.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Recently, New York City added a suit to the dozens that have already been lodged by local governments against social-media companies such as Meta, which owns Instagram, and Bytedance, the owner of TikTok.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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The green silk brocade dress featured a delicate pearl shoulder strap detail, a cap sleeve on one arm, a low-cut neckline and a floor-length design that concealed her shoes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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What, then, would West have made of Nat’s body, even concealed under a halter top?—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tables are perched on multiple levels, some beneath leafy canopies and others offering panoramic views of Rio and Guanabara Bay.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The city’s cliffside properties, perched just yards from the ocean, continue to fuel debate over how to balance scenic preservation with public safety.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The fact that they were produced for the signature Giorgio Armani label and retail at 350 euros shows how the project was intended to be high-profile and positioned in the top range of the group’s fashion lines, which also include Emporio Armani and A|X Armani Exchange.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Just last week, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna had positioned himself as a rare optimist amid widespread job cuts, pledging that his company would increase hiring among recent college graduates.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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They are assembled in factories and rarely move once they’ve been purchased and settled.—
Cassie Powell,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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In 2021, Giuffre sued Andrew, and the case was settled in 2022 for an undisclosed sum.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Ensconced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensconced. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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