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as in housing
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
a chronic mistrust of outsiders envelops that neighborhood, cutting it off from the rest of the city
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as in wrapping
to surround or cover closely
the truth of the presidential assassination is enveloped in a dense fog of myths and conspiracy theories
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Recent Examples of enveloping
Use enveloping headboards and upholstered wall panels to create a sense of calm and intimacy in a bedroom.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
While Walz is not implicated in these cases, the reality that this has become an urgent problem under his watch and generated questions about his performance as governor, enveloping talk of the Minnesotan's future political ambitions.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Its blend of bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, and incense wears warm and enveloping without tipping into powdery territory.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Resinous labdanum and subtle velvety, musky notes create a dry and enveloping richness.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Sending much love and enveloping hugs to your family.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Cars come with all-enveloping entertainment systems.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2025
Behind revolving doors with an Art Nouveau touch is a spacious yet enveloping multilevel space decked in dark wood, sage green velvet and dusky pink carpeting redolent of Riva boats.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
That enveloping sense of coziness is one reason why Gilmore Girls continues to feel like a communal dreamscape, with scores of fans making it as much of an autumn tradition as Halloween costumes and pumpkin spice lattes.
—Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
While Walz is not implicated in these cases, the reality that this has become an urgent problem under his watch and generated questions about his performance as governor, enveloping talk of the Minnesotan's future political ambitions.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Its blend of bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, and incense wears warm and enveloping without tipping into powdery territory.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Resinous labdanum and subtle velvety, musky notes create a dry and enveloping richness.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Sending much love and enveloping hugs to your family.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Cars come with all-enveloping entertainment systems.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2025
Behind revolving doors with an Art Nouveau touch is a spacious yet enveloping multilevel space decked in dark wood, sage green velvet and dusky pink carpeting redolent of Riva boats.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
That enveloping sense of coziness is one reason why Gilmore Girls continues to feel like a communal dreamscape, with scores of fans making it as much of an autumn tradition as Halloween costumes and pumpkin spice lattes.
—Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enveloping
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The university will open a new residence hall in 2026, housing another 300 students on its 175-acre campus.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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The 100,000-square-foot building formerly housing the clothing and home goods store is being transformed into multiple shops, with a new name and new facade, said John Ardigo, director of construction with Tourmaline Capital, a real estate development firm working on the project.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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Protect susceptible evergreen magnolias by double-wrapping burlap around the trees.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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There's perhaps nothing more satisfying than wrapping your hands around a warm cup of cocoa on a cold winter day.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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But, amid all the energy surrounding the team’s future, the looming lawsuit against Missouri’s stadium-funding plan has drawn little public attention over the past several weeks.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Even more striking, the gas moved in a very orderly and coherent way, with far less random motion than the surrounding stars.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Jittery drum programming and shrouding reverb screams Minneapolis in the ‘80s, but the wonky thump and the multiplicity of vocal tracks are just as suggestive of D’Angelo or the raw pain of a Frank Ocean.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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While reflecting on the gossip fueled by her and Powell's chemistry both on and offscreen with Variety, Sweeney refuted the idea that the rom-com's stars leaned into the mystery shrouding their relationship.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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American bases built inside the ice sheet, such as Camp Century, were quickly crushed as the encasing snow deformed.—
Paul Bierman,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Details-wise, Johnson is seeing an uptick in adding brass rods, enclosing bookshelves with a textured wallpaper, or adding unique millwork design flourishes that aren’t in a standard Shaker-style.—
Kate Jerde,
Architectural Digest,
28 Dec. 2025
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Identifying a suitable location for a deep geological nuclear facility is as complex as the construction itself, requiring vast, stable rock formations capable of safely enclosing an underground repository.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Dec. 2025
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This pattern will suppress widespread snowfall, confining wintry weather mainly to the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and higher mountain elevations.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Dec. 2025
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Previously, the concept of corralling — confining entities — had been demonstrated only for photons and electrons; this is the first time it has been achieved with atoms.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Dec. 2025
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The Visual Effects Society (VES), the VFX industry’s professional global honorary society, announced the nominees for its 24th annual VES Awards, encompassing 25 categories across film, television, special venue projects, technological innovation, student projects, and more.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2026
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The great room, encompassing the living room, dining, and kitchen areas, has floor-to-ceiling windows and pendant lighting by Isamu Noguchi that illuminates the hardwood floors.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Enveloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enveloping. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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