envelope

noun

Definition of envelopenext
as in package

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Recent Examples of envelope The voluntary program allows people on the autism spectrum to show a blue envelope to police officers that signals to the officer a person has a communication disorder. — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 29 June 2026 The Space Coast facility will randomly select visitors to receive an envelope with a certificate and QR code inside. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 29 June 2026 The Cupertino tech giant's forthcoming foldable is expected to be priced at well over $2,000, which is not a surprise for envelope-pushing tech—and for Apple. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 Evalina Moreno, of Valparaiso, volunteers with the Art Barn, which took over the Valpo Creates Center on Indiana Avenue for a project that helped kids make pocket sketchbooks, a craft that involves gluing a decorative card to an envelope flap so the envelope could hold treasures. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for envelope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelope
  1. package
  2. wrapper
  3. mail
  4. cuticle
  5. skin
Noun
  • While the streaming service recently eliminated its free trial directly through the site, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s Signature packages will get three months of Paramount+ Premium included at no cost.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
  • Included in the Distributed Digital Systems (DDiS) program package, the control system supervises and manages installations in the fields of energy, propulsion, diving safety and auxiliary systems.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of package
Noun
  • Stateside, chefs decided to add egg (hence the name) to the batter for the roll wrapper, which creates a thicker shell.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
  • Consumers understand when a partnership is really just an affiliate arrangement or a thin promotional wrapper.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of wrapper
Noun
  • Post offices will, however, be open on Friday, July 3 and mail delivery will occur as normal.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • States can still count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, a blow to Republicans who had pushed for stricter regulations.
    — Chris Dobstaff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of mail
Noun
  • 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
  • Hawaiian Tropic’s zinc oxide formula, a physical UV blocker, brushes on with a matte, translucent finish and leaves no white cast on most skin tones.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • The lotion is free of parabens and phthalates and is safe for all skin types, according to the brand.
    — Claire West, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of skin

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“Envelope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelope. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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