envelope

noun

Definition of envelopenext
as in package

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Recent Examples of envelope The envelope budget also works well for expenses that occur less regularly. — Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026 There is an envelope graphic, a friendly note and what appears to be an invitation for a wedding or retirement party. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Bradshaw raised the ambiguity of the film’s central letter, in which Elisabet leaves an envelope open for Alma to read, and asked whether Bergman was showing a darker, more sadistic side of his heroine. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 The GoodLeap data shows building envelope projects experienced the fastest growth. — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for envelope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelope
  1. package
  2. wrapper
  3. mail
  4. cuticle
  5. skin
Noun
  • Appointments, decrees, an emergency spending cut, a tax bill, a security package.
    — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Charter is the industry leader, providing Spectrum internet, phone and cable TV packages for Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of package
Noun
  • Only his father’s respectability, and perhaps his odd Motown accent, spared him from getting cussed out by bridesmaids at society weddings as a wastrel and drunkard, a shameless woman-wrapper.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For many, the Salted Nut Roll and Nut Goodie bars carried memories that lasted long after the wrapper was gone.
    — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of wrapper
Noun
  • Anyone who has received a vote-by-mail ballot can still opt to vote in person instead.
    — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Those who bought tickets with cash or check will receive a refund via mail.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of mail
Noun
  • Rounding out the formula are rice peptides, which help reinforce the cuticle for stronger, more resilient strands over time.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • Rose water, a natural humectant, helps draw moisture into the hair while smoothing the cuticle to reduce frizz without weighing strands down.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 30 July 2026
Definition of cuticle
Noun
  • Some of the most popular forms include peppermint oil diffusers, skin and hair care products, non-toxic insect and vermin repellants, natural cleaning products, dietary supplements and pure essential oil.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement If a cat bite breaks the skin, wash it immediately with soap and running water and see a medical provider, Steury says.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of skin

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“Envelope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelope. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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