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Recent Examples of envelope
Oscar nominee Kumail Nanjiani presented the award during the show and, upon opening the envelope, learned that two films had won the Oscar.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
For all the statistics, precursors and narratives that shape the race, the Academy still has a way of reminding everyone that the story isn’t finished until the final envelope is opened.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
The dozens of American Hollywood personalities who took the podium to open an envelope or accept its bounty mainly just said no to all commentary.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Presenter Kumail Nanjiani looked surprised at first when opening the winners’ envelope, but then sangfroid took over.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
For all the statistics, precursors and narratives that shape the race, the Academy still has a way of reminding everyone that the story isn’t finished until the final envelope is opened.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
The dozens of American Hollywood personalities who took the podium to open an envelope or accept its bounty mainly just said no to all commentary.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Presenter Kumail Nanjiani looked surprised at first when opening the winners’ envelope, but then sangfroid took over.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelope
Noun
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Crain said that the transportation infrastructure piece of the bond package that Fort Worth voters will vote on in May could help fund that project.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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When deciding on the right package, here’s what to look for.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Press the dumpling wrapper down gently with fingers so it is submerged in the liquid.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Apptronik wasn't a software wrapper.—
Ravin Gandhi,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The president reportedly voted by mail in the special election.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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In Nevada, for example, 98% of all mail ballots arrive before Election Day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To prevent this, Stenson suggests shampooing and conditioning with lukewarm water as opposed to super hot, then ending with a cool rinse to seal your cuticle at the end.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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The porcelain ceramic barrels distribute heat evenly to minimize hot spots while smoothing the cuticle for shinier, more consistent waves from root to ends.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The best Korean skin-care brands have a knack for making your routine feel a little more exciting—and a lot more effective.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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But his mouth was open and drooped peculiarly to one side, and his skin was sucked into his skeleton like a vacuum storage bag.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Envelope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelope. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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