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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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The athlete went as far as to wear an Animal mask over his head and face, ripped brown pants with a robe at his waist and a yellow cropped shirt with flames embossed on the fabric.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
The custom bodycon dress — a sneak peek of the fashion label's upcoming Fall-Winter 2025 collection — featured a patchwork design in black crocodile skin print embossed leather and chainmail, according to the brand.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The pins are in the shape of a pale blue heart and embossed with a music note.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Write, score, engrave and emboss on fabrics to bring to life any artistic vision.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The athlete went as far as to wear an Animal mask over his head and face, ripped brown pants with a robe at his waist and a yellow cropped shirt with flames embossed on the fabric.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
The custom bodycon dress — a sneak peek of the fashion label's upcoming Fall-Winter 2025 collection — featured a patchwork design in black crocodile skin print embossed leather and chainmail, according to the brand.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The pins are in the shape of a pale blue heart and embossed with a music note.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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