Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for encapsulate. Search instead for encapsula.
Definitions

encapsulate

[en-kap-suh-leyt, -syoo-] / ɛnˈkæp səˌleɪt, -sjʊ- /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Below are five bits that encapsulate his run as one of late-night’s most self-deprecating hosts.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

Either in the colours of Manchester United or Northern Ireland, the highlights of his career encapsulate why many who saw him still argue he was the best player ever.

From BBC May 19, 2026

The Dodgers’ recovering utilityman struggled to encapsulate his feelings about the reception.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

Micron and Sandisk, plus Western Digital and Seagate, perfectly encapsulate momentum.

From Barron's Apr. 2, 2026

We owe to him indispensable phrases which encapsulate powerful arguments, such as ‘unintended consequence’ and ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’; one of his phrases, ‘role model’, has moved out of the university into daily speech.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

While Parton’s most obvious Muppet counterpart is Miss Piggy, her duet with Kermit the Frog, performed on a 1987 episode of her variety show, encapsulates everything we adored about her — and him.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

In Dongguan, the life of Henry Wang encapsulates China’s rise.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

It encapsulates one of the best stories of this World Cup - Cape Verde, on their World Cup debut, defying the odds to reach the knockout rounds.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Ryse, Ihm says, encapsulates today’s eclectic lifestyle hotel: “It’s grounded in street culture. We say it’s iconoclastic. It’s youthful in nature.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

Its outer walls are made entirely of rounded glass, but a circular tube of dark metal encapsulates the glass walls.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Before launch, teams will transport the encapsulated Roman observatory to SpaceX's hangar at Launch Pad 39A.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

That sentence perfectly encapsulated Freedom to Marry’s “road map to victory” strategy, which had aimed at changing hearts and minds in order to deliver the change in law and politics needed.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

Isabella Wanningen, 22, a computer science student who worked on the energy functions of the car, said the vehicle's name encapsulated the team's hopes for the impact.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

The match encapsulated both the present and the future of the Mexican team.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

I’m so encapsulated in the moment that I don’t remember what I was like when I arrived.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

The video went viral, encapsulating the prevalent mood of indignation about official nonaction.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

But they did produce fascinating scenes reminiscent of a bygone era, encapsulating the essence and charm of the FA Cup's history.

From BBC Feb. 15, 2026

Tesla, a notoriously volatile stock, has moved an average of about 6% up or down the week encapsulating the prior four quarterly reports, in line with history.

From Barron's Jan. 26, 2026

“Because we’re simply drying, densifying, and encapsulating, it doesn’t need to be a particular ash content or heating level or anything like that.”

From Salon Jul. 18, 2024

One argument, "Don't programmers deserve a reward for their creativity," earned a response encapsulating Stallman's anger over the recent Gosling Emacs episode: "If anything deserves a reward, it is social contribution," Stallman wrote.

From Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software by Sam Williams




Vocabulary lists containing encapsulate


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training