as in wrapped
to surround or cover closely
cocooned in puffy down parkas, we braved the bitter cold as best we could
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Recent Examples of cocooned
The inward-looking nature of the melancholy Dane — conflicted and cocooned in his thoughts, paralyzed by his own intelligence, while the world constantly reflects back to him his own psychological predicament — feels oddly suited for our solipsistic times.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
In the video, the dachshund is shown completely wrapped inside the sleeve of a dressing gown, his long and short body tightly cocooned as his owner frantically but gently rolls the fabric to release him.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
One pull can shift a room from bright and social to calm and cocooned, helping the space follow the day rather than fight it.
—Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
The next, you’re cocooned in an all-electric Rolls-Royce, an immaculate tour de force of silence and bleeding-edge tech, adorned by the Spirit of Ecstasy.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Where to Stay Oom Bubble Boutique Find your own bubble under the stars, cocooned in nature—but shielded from mosquitos—30 minutes inland at the Oom luxury glamping enclave for adults.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Some people were still wrapped up in scarves, coats, gloves, keeping themselves cocooned in fabric.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Onigiri, savory tuna or pork cocooned in a ball of rice and wrapped with salty seaweed, are folded each morning by Soony Lee, who owns Nami with her husband Kevin Kim.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Inside, warm and cocooned from the storm — the rain tapping against the sunroom glass — the bungalow buzzed with a sweep of cruise 2026 ensembles, martinis and margaritas in hand.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Nov. 2025
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
In the video, the dachshund is shown completely wrapped inside the sleeve of a dressing gown, his long and short body tightly cocooned as his owner frantically but gently rolls the fabric to release him.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
One pull can shift a room from bright and social to calm and cocooned, helping the space follow the day rather than fight it.
—Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
The next, you’re cocooned in an all-electric Rolls-Royce, an immaculate tour de force of silence and bleeding-edge tech, adorned by the Spirit of Ecstasy.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Where to Stay Oom Bubble Boutique Find your own bubble under the stars, cocooned in nature—but shielded from mosquitos—30 minutes inland at the Oom luxury glamping enclave for adults.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Some people were still wrapped up in scarves, coats, gloves, keeping themselves cocooned in fabric.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Onigiri, savory tuna or pork cocooned in a ball of rice and wrapped with salty seaweed, are folded each morning by Soony Lee, who owns Nami with her husband Kevin Kim.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Inside, warm and cocooned from the storm — the rain tapping against the sunroom glass — the bungalow buzzed with a sweep of cruise 2026 ensembles, martinis and margaritas in hand.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocooned
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In photos from that night, a museum guard is seen handcuffed in the basement, his head wrapped in duct tape.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Researchers recently identified food DNA on the Shroud of Turin — a finding that suggests the burial cloth believed to have wrapped Jesus Christ may have been contaminated over time.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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But there’s also the pan brioche (Italian brioche bread) with anchovies and butter and puntarelle enveloped in a savory anchovy hug; the agnolotti del plin, dumplings shining in a glossy butter and sage sauce, are not to be missed either.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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His heart was completely enveloped in fluid.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The process of peer review is often shrouded in secrecy to allow colleagues to criticize one another without professional repercussions, but one paper found that special issues tend to have faster turnaround times for articles, as well as lower rejection rates.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
24 Apr. 2026
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With just eight elegant rooms, perched high above the hustle and bustle of wine country, guests are shrouded in peace and quiet, as if in the clouds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Adding to its appeal, the kitchen opens to the glass enclosed sunroom.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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To the left is a relaxed deck for post-dip chilling; to the right is the beautifully restrained restaurant, partly enclosed in a glasshouse with an undulating canopy roof.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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On the south-easterly tip of its Marina District, the two towers of Rosewood Doha emerge, seemingly from the sea, encased in a striking white latticed facade inspired by the forms of a coral reef.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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This treat is just the right size — a huge, juicy strawberry encased in red bean paste and then an outer shell of mochi.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Cocooned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocooned. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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