: 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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Details like eyelash fringing, subtle embroidery, and embossed velvet designs are an easy way to dress up a mundane sectional or lackluster white couch.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
The embossed texture and rich chocolate color of these Avec Les Filles pants give them a very luxe appearance when paired with a neutral turtleneck or classic sweater.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
The shoes were accessorized with a bow-tie accent and an embossed Tory Burch logo, both on the toe.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Beyond its function, the quilt is a versatile pick that beautifully pairs with a range of bedroom styles—from farmhouse chic to modern—with its subtle embossed texture and minimalist aesthetic.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
With nighttime arriving sooner thanks to daylight savings, this on-sale table lamp adds a warm glow to your space as well as some hints of texture with its embossed base.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
This embossed mint set is our favorite pick, but the bowls are also available in a wide range of 45 total color schemes with everything from solid black to warm tones, cool tones, neutrals, and more.
—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
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
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
The embossed texture and rich chocolate color of these Avec Les Filles pants give them a very luxe appearance when paired with a neutral turtleneck or classic sweater.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
The shoes were accessorized with a bow-tie accent and an embossed Tory Burch logo, both on the toe.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Beyond its function, the quilt is a versatile pick that beautifully pairs with a range of bedroom styles—from farmhouse chic to modern—with its subtle embossed texture and minimalist aesthetic.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
With nighttime arriving sooner thanks to daylight savings, this on-sale table lamp adds a warm glow to your space as well as some hints of texture with its embossed base.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
This embossed mint set is our favorite pick, but the bowls are also available in a wide range of 45 total color schemes with everything from solid black to warm tones, cool tones, neutrals, and more.
—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
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
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“Embossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embossed. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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