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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
he retired to the cocoon of his study whenever he'd had enough of the company
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
What stands out from the empty wardrobes, cribs, cocoons, and chairs that recur in Kiswanson’s installations is their overall impression of weightlessness.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Look for 1920s pewter objects and the soft, cocooning 1934 Liljevalchs sofa—Frank’s first piece for Svenskt Tenn—as well as his and Ericson’s São Paulo living room, conceived for the Swedish Consul in the 1950s.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
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The echo chamber of its users’ own experience becomes a cocoon that protects them from the same cruel and unyielding world that Mr. Peanut’s technology hastens toward oblivion.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
What stands out from the empty wardrobes, cribs, cocoons, and chairs that recur in Kiswanson’s installations is their overall impression of weightlessness.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Former President Barack Obama and wife Michelle flanked the music icon, slowly walking him center stage toward his bench, where he would be cocooned by a set of keyboards and a baby grand piano.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Look for 1920s pewter objects and the soft, cocooning 1934 Liljevalchs sofa—Frank’s first piece for Svenskt Tenn—as well as his and Ericson’s São Paulo living room, conceived for the Swedish Consul in the 1950s.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocoon
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Lopez wore the brand’s long-sleeve brown crêpe midi dress, featuring a sheath silhouette, crewneck and padded shoulders.Charlie Carballo, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette.Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Israel evacuated northern communities to create a security buffer instead of invading Lebanon to directly counter Hezbollah’s missile attacks, effectively allowing Hezbollah to continue its strikes.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, married couples filing together got a $30,000 buffer.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sydney Sweeney wrapped her forthcoming film just in time for Christmas.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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The outlet also confirms that Criminal Minds wrapped filming on season 18 earlier this week.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Shell casings found at the site of Thompson's killing were also forensically matched to the ghost gun that Mangione was allegedly carrying on Monday, according to police.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Those were the words written on bullet casings found at the scene of Thompson's shooting, authorities said.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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At a press conference, NASA officials said that problems with the heat shield and life support systems would delay the launches until 2026 and 2027.David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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In court filings, Smith's team emphasized that the move to end their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief.ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Sound envelops the scene with a balance between the chaos of the crowd and the galvanizing score as Walker brings us closer into the fight.Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Motorists may be driving on dry roads with clear visibility one moment and then be enveloped in a wall of snow the next, struggling to see and maintain control.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Building this way addresses a number of challenges from sustainability, workforce and housing shortages, and construction productivity.Phil Kirschner, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the Inland Empire, values should climb 2.7% Though prices may keep rising, if incomes climb as well and mortgage rates fall, the housing market could become more affordable to people looking to break in.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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On other furniture, such as couches or chairs, be sure to check the cushion seams.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The living room includes a pair of vintage lounge chairs by Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman and a custom oversized sofa with upholstered cushions produced by Metrica.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Cocoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocoon. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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