: 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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The set includes six 20-ounce tumbler mugs that feature an embossed design reminiscent of the classic, vintage mason jar style but with a modernized twist.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Hard rainfalls washed much of the green dust down into Lake Winnisquam, but some dug into the embossed wood grain in my decking.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Case in point: this beautiful soft matte lipstick which features an embossed bullet, comes with a reusable starry sky cap.
—Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
When the president in February added a 20% tariff on products made in China, Poses started removing nonessential features such as embossed packaging.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Faux fur is on point for this season, as well as embossed leather…distressed or used leather and animal print.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
The bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Their brand sells only one product: NRT lozenges — often referred to by the brand as mints — that come in an embossed, mint green tin ($69 for 81).
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Hard rainfalls washed much of the green dust down into Lake Winnisquam, but some dug into the embossed wood grain in my decking.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Case in point: this beautiful soft matte lipstick which features an embossed bullet, comes with a reusable starry sky cap.
—Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
When the president in February added a 20% tariff on products made in China, Poses started removing nonessential features such as embossed packaging.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Faux fur is on point for this season, as well as embossed leather…distressed or used leather and animal print.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
The bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Their brand sells only one product: NRT lozenges — often referred to by the brand as mints — that come in an embossed, mint green tin ($69 for 81).
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Embossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embossed. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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