How to Use envelope in a Sentence

envelope

noun
Definition of envelopenext
Synonyms for envelopenext
  • So why not keep pushing the envelope as the norms of college sports continue to erode?
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 1 July 2022
  • Plus, none of the envelopes in the video had voters’ return addresses written on them.
    — Melissa Goldin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Ballots are sent in envelopes with unique tracking codes and barcodes that allow them to be tracked by officials.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
  • In that case, Beijing will respond by pushing the envelope on the Taiwan issue too.
    — Christian Shepherd, Washington Post, 28 July 2022
  • Enclosed in the envelope was a four page, scathing criticism of my essay, from Diana Kennedy.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 July 2022
  • Now, the musical foundation may remain, the melody might be the same, but the envelope changed entirely through the casting.
    — Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
  • But by agreeing to sponsor men’s beach volleyball, the university is pushing the envelope.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2022
  • This conference is for investors, capital providers, executives and entrepreneurs who want to push the envelope.
    — John Hall, Forbes, 3 July 2022
  • These days, top series expected to not only be cinematographic, but push the envelope on visuals.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2022
  • Known for its unprecedentedly thick midsoles that created the maximal-cushioning trend, the brand has continued to push the envelope of shoe design over the past decade.
    — Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 27 July 2022
  • In the mind of a songwriter, that reciprocity is a catalyst for growth because feeling understood can be an invitation to push the envelope even further.
    — Kwasi Boadi, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2022
  • What did the stamp say to the envelope on Valentine’s Day?
    — Fiona Tapp, Parents, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Michaels and Triple H chose to push the envelope with their personas on and off the screen.
    — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Aug. 2022
  • My mom would give me red envelopes with chocolate coins in them to give to my friends.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Feb. 2024
  • What to know What are the coupons that come in the Pegasus Pin envelope?
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Beckham picked the envelope with the money but split the prize with Page.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2024
  • New this season to the bag scene were tuck bags almost as thin as envelopes.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Then, Jobs picks up a brown string-tie envelope and pulls the Macbook Air out of it.
    — Priya Kartik, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Tuck a coin into the envelope with this DIY scratch-off card for the big reveal.
    — Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Olivia Wilde wants to push the envelope with her latest film.
    — Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Cut scallops into the top of a 3x5-inch envelope to make a cloud.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Dave put 75 cents in an envelope and mailed it to a post office box in New York City.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Some of those bribes, prosecutors say, came in the form of envelopes stuffed with cash.
    — Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024
  • This black set comes with five pieces: two small cubes, a medium cube, a large cube, and an envelope pouch.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2023
  • After Julie Jensen's death, the Wojts gave the police the sealed envelope.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The pillows have an envelope closure for a seamless look when the bed is all made up.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
  • After the man died, the document that was in the envelope was filed for probate.
    — Dallas News, 18 Sep. 2022
  • And then, there was a doorbell ring, and there was a package, a manila envelope with 155 pages in it.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Others may not have recognized the cards, which came in plain white envelopes.
    — Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Just wait for ranked-choice voting Signature verification Here again, there is a verification process — in this case, with the signature on the ballot envelope.
    — Caitlyn Kim, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2024

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