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
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
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Whether hand-piped, moulded or embossed, these products carry visible evidence of artistry and care.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The four-piece Staud for St. Regis collection is crafted in raffia and embossed Italian calfskin.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Snoopy appears embossed on a silver medallion on the blue subdial at 9 o’clock, donning a spacesuit.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Using century-old tools and luxurious silk, each petal and leaf is individually cut, embossed, and assembled by hand in her New York atelier.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Whether hand-piped, moulded or embossed, these products carry visible evidence of artistry and care.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The four-piece Staud for St. Regis collection is crafted in raffia and embossed Italian calfskin.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Snoopy appears embossed on a silver medallion on the blue subdial at 9 o’clock, donning a spacesuit.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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