envelope

noun

Definition of envelopenext
as in package

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Recent Examples of envelope Many digital budgeting apps replicate the envelope system without requiring physical cash. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Here’s our best ranch seasoning recipe ideas to make the most of the envelope of ranch seasoning that’s sitting in your pantry. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 Later, Nick arrives home and finds the envelope of photos and notes from Charlie. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 As flight testing continues, Baykar is expected to further expand KIZILELMA’s operational envelope ahead of its eventual entry into service. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for envelope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelope
  1. package
  2. wrapper
  3. mail
  4. cuticle
  5. skin
Noun
  • Spokane’s Airport Board, which is run by both the city and county, awarded its CEO David Haring a hefty compensation package after he was named to the role last August.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
  • Investigators also seized boxes that had been resealed and were ready to ship, packages containing modeling clay instead of fragrance products, additional modeling clay, a heat gun, glue and packaging materials, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of package
Noun
  • The wrapper already does most of the work of keeping your hands clean.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
  • The next stop, Le’s Oriental, was offering a pickle egg roll, a crisp, golden wrapper giving way to a hot, tangy pickle filling.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of wrapper
Noun
  • This post-mounted mailbox is larger than average, which means magazines can lay flat and your mail can arrive without a single crumple or crease.
    — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
  • The Grand Canyon State was also able to increase registration for its mail ballot tracking system by 73%, according to the secretary of state’s office.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of mail
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  • Instead, the technique uses specialized electric file bits and precision scissors to carefully remove excess cuticle and dead skin around the nail bed.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Skip aggressive cuticle cutting.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Definition of cuticle
Noun
  • Video clips of Guarino performing the Endo One procedure — which involves repeatedly stabbing the skin with a thin, cylindrical rod, releasing a red laser — are posted regularly on his and EvoSkin’s Instagram accounts.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Sunfish have a gelatinous layer under their skin that could be a source of water and nutrients for the orcas, Higuera says.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
Definition of skin

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“Envelope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelope. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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