: ornamented with or having the form of a raised pattern, design, image, etc.
an embossed envelope
When the paper is placed in the blind stamper with the chop mark in place and the handle pressed, a neat, embossed image of the chop appears on the print.—
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John Ross et al.… a cloth-based coated material that offers seven embossed patterns that simulate the look and feel of leather.—Publishers Weekly
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It is also fitted with a handsome navy-blue calfskin strap with an embossed fabric pattern, red stitching, and a platinum foldover clasp.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2023
The envelope is also customizable for an extra fee—choose from one of the eight envelope liners as well as an embossed return address on the flap.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 24 July 2023
But metro Phoenix also has its fair share of modern white tablecloth steakhouses with embossed walls and tall chandeliers for diners looking to dress up and enjoy tableside theatrics.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2023
Get fancy on the first floor with embossed walls and tall chandeliers or reserve a table pool-side on the second floor in a more modern setting.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2023
The bottle comes in a special box with embossed leather, and there are just 300 available priced at £1,500 (about $1,800).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2023
Both women received replies, on thick letterhead featuring a pink embossed crown, that assured them the queen had read their letters.
—Jocelyn C. Zuckerman, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2023
The ride also comes outfitted with premium accessories such as an embossed solo saddle seat, white center-spoked wheels and a Klock Werks flared wind deflector.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2023
The embossed leather logo patch is an upscale touch.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Nov. 2022
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2023
The envelope is also customizable for an extra fee—choose from one of the eight envelope liners as well as an embossed return address on the flap.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 24 July 2023
But metro Phoenix also has its fair share of modern white tablecloth steakhouses with embossed walls and tall chandeliers for diners looking to dress up and enjoy tableside theatrics.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2023
Get fancy on the first floor with embossed walls and tall chandeliers or reserve a table pool-side on the second floor in a more modern setting.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2023
The bottle comes in a special box with embossed leather, and there are just 300 available priced at £1,500 (about $1,800).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2023
Both women received replies, on thick letterhead featuring a pink embossed crown, that assured them the queen had read their letters.
—Jocelyn C. Zuckerman, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2023
The ride also comes outfitted with premium accessories such as an embossed solo saddle seat, white center-spoked wheels and a Klock Werks flared wind deflector.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2023
The embossed leather logo patch is an upscale touch.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Nov. 2022
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1541, in the meaning defined above
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“Embossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embossed. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.
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