: 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.—
John Ross et al.
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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Along with being functional, these bowls offer a modern look with an embossed texture surrounding the exterior and gradient color scheme that fades from the smallest bowl to the largest.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The weighty Guerlain Rouge G case comes in a wide variety of fabrics, colors, and textures—glossy tortoiseshell, embossed gold, glittering crystals—that house one of the most luxurious lipstick formulas on the market.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The platter is crafted from high-quality stoneware, with an embossed detail and a fall leaf and acorn motif around the edges.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
But this material was likely intended for upholstery rather than clothing: A Lord Chesterfield ordered an embossed satin velvet and glass fabric to cover his chairs.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 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
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 model opted for the house’s Alan sneaker in optic white canvas, a low-top silhouette detailed with Celine’s Triomphe emblem at the side and embossed branding across the sole.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The weighty Guerlain Rouge G case comes in a wide variety of fabrics, colors, and textures—glossy tortoiseshell, embossed gold, glittering crystals—that house one of the most luxurious lipstick formulas on the market.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The platter is crafted from high-quality stoneware, with an embossed detail and a fall leaf and acorn motif around the edges.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
But this material was likely intended for upholstery rather than clothing: A Lord Chesterfield ordered an embossed satin velvet and glass fabric to cover his chairs.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 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
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 model opted for the house’s Alan sneaker in optic white canvas, a low-top silhouette detailed with Celine’s Triomphe emblem at the side and embossed branding across the sole.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Embossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embossed. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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