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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Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Heat seeing Blood Red with new Culture uniform, but ‘Hardest Working’ mantra no longer embossed on court
ASK IRA: Do the Heat need to get Terry Rozier rolling or turn elsewhere?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Chandeliers formed from golden twigs hang from vaulted ceilings embossed with Arabic designs in relief whilst turquoise sofas are set into alcoves surrounded by arches.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Help him out with this pebble-leather pick from Coach, featuring the brand’s signature embossed print and space for all of his cards and cash.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Its main influence, the Upside Down, is reflected in sweatshirts and matching socks featuring series iconography, including silhouettes of Mike and Eleven on a bike and an image from the first season embossed on a dark sweatshirt.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Heat seeing Blood Red with new Culture uniform, but ‘Hardest Working’ mantra no longer embossed on court
ASK IRA: Do the Heat need to get Terry Rozier rolling or turn elsewhere?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Chandeliers formed from golden twigs hang from vaulted ceilings embossed with Arabic designs in relief whilst turquoise sofas are set into alcoves surrounded by arches.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Help him out with this pebble-leather pick from Coach, featuring the brand’s signature embossed print and space for all of his cards and cash.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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