as in summarizes
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
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Recent Examples of encapsulates
This hour of dance encapsulates all that.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The princess’s message closes with a call for hope that encapsulates her new tone, which is sober, empathetic, and deeply human.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
This joke, first delivered by Jimmy Fallon on December 9, perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the host’s Tonight Show monologue jokes.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
Here, the seafood is done to perfection in a setting that encapsulates perfectly the vibe of Montauk—a place of many flavors.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
How a hard-charging college student started out in the ’90s by doing natural-looking makeup for affluent women in New York City before building a brand encapsulates much more than entrepreneurialism.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Any Potterhead knows Hogwarts is most nostalgic over the holidays, and Universal Orlando's version of the castle encapsulates that feeling with lights, decor, and fireworks.
—Bailey Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
That workman-like answer from Beck, in many ways, encapsulates his approach all season with the Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Perhaps nothing better encapsulates this union between two parties few would’ve put together when the winter began.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The princess’s message closes with a call for hope that encapsulates her new tone, which is sober, empathetic, and deeply human.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
This joke, first delivered by Jimmy Fallon on December 9, perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the host’s Tonight Show monologue jokes.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
Here, the seafood is done to perfection in a setting that encapsulates perfectly the vibe of Montauk—a place of many flavors.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
How a hard-charging college student started out in the ’90s by doing natural-looking makeup for affluent women in New York City before building a brand encapsulates much more than entrepreneurialism.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Any Potterhead knows Hogwarts is most nostalgic over the holidays, and Universal Orlando's version of the castle encapsulates that feeling with lights, decor, and fireworks.
—Bailey Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
That workman-like answer from Beck, in many ways, encapsulates his approach all season with the Hurricanes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Perhaps nothing better encapsulates this union between two parties few would’ve put together when the winter began.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encapsulates
Verb
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With this one line, Julian neatly summarizes the direction Volpe’s film is about to take.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2026
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Every month, the agent effectively proactively summarizes their performance to our point of contact.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Through documentary works and material, the exhibition outlines the complex interplay between traditional Chinese philosophies and the new worldview forged by intelligent machines.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the American health care system isn't set up to help people get through it, Mauldin outlines in the book, by way of inaccessible health care, lack of caregiver supports, expensive treatments and an overall de-valuing of sick people and those with disabilities.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Encapsulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encapsulates. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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