as in embroidered
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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 embossed
Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
The bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Their brand sells only one product: NRT lozenges — often referred to by the brand as mints — that come in an embossed, mint green tin ($69 for 81).
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Even the staunchest minimalists can’t deny the appeal of embossed leather.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Made of embossed glass, they can be paired with other glass serveware items in the collection, like these 12-ounce footed goblets.
—Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
Bria styled her look with a Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 handbag in an embossed glossy black leather and a pair of heeled sandals in the same black hue.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 21 June 2024
The embossed ripple pattern was created specifically for the Code 11.59.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
The dorky, ScreenLife-adjacent technology introduced into the movie (which also includes oversized and dramatically embossed text messages emblazoned across the screen that evoke more sophisticated Word Art) is a little narratively clunky and contrived.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
The hotel’s halls are dark and dimly lit — black walls broken up by black doors, room numbers embossed in gold.
—Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Coming in black faux ostrich leather and embossed with the Luar and MAC logos in silver hardware on either side, the bag is a sized-up version of the Ana, complete with interior pockets and elastics meant to hold one’s makeup brushes and products as well as other, everyday items.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
The pins are in the shape of a pale blue heart and embossed with a music note.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
Zac Brown and Marcus King Playing an acoustic guitar with his name embossed along the neck, Brown reminded that the roots of the Dead run quietly in the veins of the Zac Brown Band.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
The athlete went as far as to wear an Animal mask over his head and face, ripped brown pants with a robe at his waist and a yellow cropped shirt with flames embossed on the fabric.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
The president, during his first term, also used Sharpies to sign official documents and make notes and even had the stationary company design a custom pen, embossed with his signature in gold, for him, according to The New York Times and Business Insider.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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 bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Their brand sells only one product: NRT lozenges — often referred to by the brand as mints — that come in an embossed, mint green tin ($69 for 81).
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Even the staunchest minimalists can’t deny the appeal of embossed leather.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Made of embossed glass, they can be paired with other glass serveware items in the collection, like these 12-ounce footed goblets.
—Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
Bria styled her look with a Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 handbag in an embossed glossy black leather and a pair of heeled sandals in the same black hue.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 21 June 2024
The embossed ripple pattern was created specifically for the Code 11.59.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Verb
For the ladies, this elegant leather journal embossed with her name in gold is the perfect personalized touch to make this gift truly special.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
The dorky, ScreenLife-adjacent technology introduced into the movie (which also includes oversized and dramatically embossed text messages emblazoned across the screen that evoke more sophisticated Word Art) is a little narratively clunky and contrived.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
The hotel’s halls are dark and dimly lit — black walls broken up by black doors, room numbers embossed in gold.
—Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Coming in black faux ostrich leather and embossed with the Luar and MAC logos in silver hardware on either side, the bag is a sized-up version of the Ana, complete with interior pockets and elastics meant to hold one’s makeup brushes and products as well as other, everyday items.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
The pins are in the shape of a pale blue heart and embossed with a music note.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
Zac Brown and Marcus King Playing an acoustic guitar with his name embossed along the neck, Brown reminded that the roots of the Dead run quietly in the veins of the Zac Brown Band.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
The athlete went as far as to wear an Animal mask over his head and face, ripped brown pants with a robe at his waist and a yellow cropped shirt with flames embossed on the fabric.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
The president, during his first term, also used Sharpies to sign official documents and make notes and even had the stationary company design a custom pen, embossed with his signature in gold, for him, according to The New York Times and Business Insider.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embossed
Adjective
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Brown, meanwhile, turned heads in an Annie's Ibiza metallic embroidered gown featuring a corset bodice and dramatic mermaid train.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Needless to say, Sabyasachi is a big proponent of a daring wardrobe, whether that means ditching the LBD cocktail standard for a fanciful embroidered look or setting a table with unexpected creative bravado.—
Bridget Foley,
Town & Country,
28 Nov. 2022
Verb
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The latest continues the super-clean and minimalist design but in a stone blue dial decorated in guilloché and a Grain d’Orge (barley grain) motif.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2025
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Many were richly decorated with coral and colored glass.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Enter the front door into the living room adorned by a wood-burning fireplace and tall ceilings.—
Karen A. Avitabile,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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Her pose, casual yet taut, exudes a sense of urgency and purpose, with one hand in a pocket and the other adorned with a stupendous diamond ring and an elegant gold bangle.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the statement piece of the moment is this cropped, fringed leather jacket in a winning shade of oxblood.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
22 Mar. 2025
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Dressed in a dapper Valentino suit at the Globes, the Sing Sing star eschewed a bowtie in favor of a black-and-white fringed scarf, tied in a bow at his neck.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Boxwood is covered in burlap and snow fence is draped around trees and shrubs to prevent deer from devouring them.—
Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Another is draped in what appears to be a long, black, crushed-vinyl overcoat.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the highlights carried at the pop-up will be bustier gowns and distressed flowers sequined dresses, T-shirts and hoodies with Disney characters, 'Just One Byte' or playful riffs on Disney themes such as Maleficent's horns, and even a crown because who doesn't want a touch of royalty daily.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Unbelievable star wore a sequined black dress by Dolce & Gabbana for the occasion and posed for pictures with a handful of other celebrities, including Billie Lourd, Sarah Paulson and Olivia Wilde.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This tradition began long ago when the Fiesta princesses began choosing comfort over style under their elaborate, bejeweled gowns.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Shaped like underwater organisms including corals, jellyfish, and even a bejeweled sea urchin (seen here), the light fixtures echo the natural motifs and fluid lines of the Art Nouveau movement.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The gold nail art also picked up the same tone in her jewelry and looked lovely against her raspberry pink gown.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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Originally instituted as a response to 9/11, these new IDs can be identified by the gold star in the top right corner.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Embossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embossed. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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