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
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Verb (1)
the simple country church has an aura of serene spirituality that is often missing in more embossed houses of worship
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Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
The hotel’s halls are dark and dimly lit — black walls broken up by black doors, room numbers embossed in gold.
—Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Coming in black faux ostrich leather and embossed with the Luar and MAC logos in silver hardware on either side, the bag is a sized-up version of the Ana, complete with interior pockets and elastics meant to hold one’s makeup brushes and products as well as other, everyday items.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
Write, score, engrave and emboss on fabrics to bring to life any artistic vision.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
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The Bluebird team focuses on blending the natural beauty of Colorado into their events with details like river rock place cards and embossed leather napkin holders, always with an eye toward keeping its affairs eco-friendly.
—Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
The hotel’s halls are dark and dimly lit — black walls broken up by black doors, room numbers embossed in gold.
—Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Coming in black faux ostrich leather and embossed with the Luar and MAC logos in silver hardware on either side, the bag is a sized-up version of the Ana, complete with interior pockets and elastics meant to hold one’s makeup brushes and products as well as other, everyday items.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
Write, score, engrave and emboss on fabrics to bring to life any artistic vision.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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