EMBOSS Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

emboss

verb

im-ˈbäs

as in to decorate

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the simple country church has an aura of serene spirituality that is often missing in more embossed houses of worship

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Recent Examples of emboss On the walls, some embossed with seashells, are moon carvings and brass suns, glossy lacquer minibars in baby blues and oxblood reds, and wonky puzzle piece doorknobs. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026 Easter Serving Assortment Kick off Easter brunch with a set of four soft blue plates, shaped like Easter eggs and embossed with rabbits and flowers. —

Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026 Options range from classic black and croc-embossed styles to sumptuous suedes and pops of fresh color—cherry red, chartreuse, and powder blue, to be exact. —

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026 Perhaps the most striking detail of the piece, though, is the lid that’s embossed with a stunning floral design and finished with a gold-tone knob. —

Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emboss

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Later in the video, the three of them gathered around the camera, trying drinks together and decorating more Easter eggs.

— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The entire timepiece—the oval case, the dial, and the bracelet—is decorated with the Clou de Paris motif, which has appeared on Cartier watches and jewelry for over a century, but not quite like this.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026