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
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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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Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
For those seeking more elbow grease, one side of the pad is embossed in order to provide mild physical exfoliation.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Some of the coins are embossed with KANUTUS, which is the Latin name for King Knut.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
This entire book is streamlined, from the linen cover and embossed title to the even page count and lie-flat binding.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Matchbooks embossed with a restaurant’s logo were once a commonplace freebie given out at the host stand.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
For those seeking more elbow grease, one side of the pad is embossed in order to provide mild physical exfoliation.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Some of the coins are embossed with KANUTUS, which is the Latin name for King Knut.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
This entire book is streamlined, from the linen cover and embossed title to the even page count and lie-flat binding.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emboss
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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