envelopes

Definition of envelopesnext
plural of envelope

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of envelopes Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025 Attach the envelopes to the streamers, and then tuck a piece of chocolate into each envelope. Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelopes
Noun
  • Logistics companies say consumers shouldn’t expect delays on their packages due to the reduction in flights — for now.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
  • All of the cable alternative’s packages offer NFL Network, along with more than 90 other channels — such as CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel, ESPN and much more.
    Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • This worldwide effort mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children under age 5 every month, with a goal of sparking a lifetime love of reading.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
  • In the past, only elite researchers had access to their genetic fingerprints, but now personal genotyping is available to anyone who orders the service online and mails in a spit sample.
    Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Envelopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelopes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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