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
plural -s
1
: the process of embossing
2
: boss, protuberance
3
: embossed work
specifically
: embossed ornamentation
Examples of emboss in a Sentence
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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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
The beauty brand took unused ready-to-dye denim, applied different colors and embossed it with their logo to create lipstick cases.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
The invention that Edison brought into the offices of Scientific American also used sound vibrations to make a needle vibrate—in his case, by digging grooves into a strip of tinfoil or paper that was embossed with wax.
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Ron Cowen,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
Meanwhile, modern light fixtures and embossed silver light-switch covers (a decor fad currently trending all over TikTok) layer in a polished feel to the overall design scheme.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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Verb
Other model-specific details include Union Jacks embossed onto the sun visors, an Earls Court 1951 logo stitched into the headrests, and a wooden gear shifter.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
The beauty brand took unused ready-to-dye denim, applied different colors and embossed it with their logo to create lipstick cases.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
The invention that Edison brought into the offices of Scientific American also used sound vibrations to make a needle vibrate—in his case, by digging grooves into a strip of tinfoil or paper that was embossed with wax.
—
Ron Cowen,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
Meanwhile, modern light fixtures and embossed silver light-switch covers (a decor fad currently trending all over TikTok) layer in a polished feel to the overall design scheme.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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