embossed; embossing; embosses
1
: to raise the surface of into bosses
especially
: to ornament with raised work
2
: to raise in relief from a surface
embossed; embossing; embosses
Synonyms
Examples of emboss in a Sentence
Verb (1)
the simple country church has an aura of serene spirituality that is often missing in more embossed houses of worship
Recent Examples on the Web
Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 May 2024
Darth Vader, Darth Maul and stormtroopers are among the characters embossed on the dark side cookies.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
The Wind trim adds dual sunroofs, embossed seating surfaces, and a heated steering wheel.
—PCMAG, 11 May 2024
Friendly Detroit People’s Food Co-Op volunteers and member/owners outfitted in black shirts with the business’ logo embossed across the chest echoed the phrase in real time as visitors filed in, and lines of customers purchasing goods wrapped around the 15,000-square-foot supermarket.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2024
Sweatsuits with pink flower designs on each side, T-shirts with the same motif, and hats and totes with Washington Spirit embossed with florals all comprise this new collection.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
The Black Edition logo is also embossed on the front seats and floor mats.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024
The sides are embossed with a gold T; the letter also appears atop both shoe tongues.
—Shaun Harper, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
What’s distinct about it is the waffle pattern embossed in the paper, also known as a Z grill.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Verb
The envelope was embossed with Fred A. Daibes and an Edgewater, New Jersey, address.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 May 2024
Darth Vader, Darth Maul and stormtroopers are among the characters embossed on the dark side cookies.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
The Wind trim adds dual sunroofs, embossed seating surfaces, and a heated steering wheel.
—PCMAG, 11 May 2024
Friendly Detroit People’s Food Co-Op volunteers and member/owners outfitted in black shirts with the business’ logo embossed across the chest echoed the phrase in real time as visitors filed in, and lines of customers purchasing goods wrapped around the 15,000-square-foot supermarket.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2024
Sweatsuits with pink flower designs on each side, T-shirts with the same motif, and hats and totes with Washington Spirit embossed with florals all comprise this new collection.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
The Black Edition logo is also embossed on the front seats and floor mats.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024
The sides are embossed with a gold T; the letter also appears atop both shoe tongues.
—Shaun Harper, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
What’s distinct about it is the waffle pattern embossed in the paper, also known as a Z grill.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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