as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the simple country church has an aura of serene spirituality that is often missing in more embossed houses of worship
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Recent Examples of emboss
Perhaps the most striking detail of the piece, though, is the lid that’s embossed with a stunning floral design and finished with a gold-tone knob.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Even the small Israel flag embossed on Avdija’s jersey was no different from the flag worn by any other of the international stars, including Nikola Jokić, who grew up in Slobodan Milošević’s Serbia, and Alperen Sengun, who was raised in Recep Erdoğan’s Turkey, and had those flags on their jerseys.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Allison Hoeltzel Savini, founder of the ODP Collection and a leather goods development consultant, also noted an uptick in embossed and embellished exotic skins like eel and snake skin, enhanced with luxe materials and shiny finishings.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Mexico has required photo ID since 1991, with every voter receiving a tamper-proof ID that includes a thumbprint and embossed hologram.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Even the small Israel flag embossed on Avdija’s jersey was no different from the flag worn by any other of the international stars, including Nikola Jokić, who grew up in Slobodan Milošević’s Serbia, and Alperen Sengun, who was raised in Recep Erdoğan’s Turkey, and had those flags on their jerseys.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Allison Hoeltzel Savini, founder of the ODP Collection and a leather goods development consultant, also noted an uptick in embossed and embellished exotic skins like eel and snake skin, enhanced with luxe materials and shiny finishings.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Mexico has required photo ID since 1991, with every voter receiving a tamper-proof ID that includes a thumbprint and embossed hologram.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ben spends the afternoon buttering up Ellie and praising her cake-icing skills, and even gives her the task of decorating the wedding cake.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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The bandshell, seating 4,000, was adorned with minarets and the park and Biscayne Boulevard dressed with statues and Sphinx representations.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Later in the evening, the star switched things up, changing into a butter-yellow matching set adorned with sparkles and floral appliqués.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emboss. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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