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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
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
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The shortbread cookies featured a series of Girl Scout messages embossed on top and had a rich fudge coating on the bottom.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
There’s no denying who this Papier planner belongs to—the customizable monogram tastefully displays your initials, embossed with gold foil.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Similar to its Myslf L’Absolu fragrance, Lash Latex Mascara is bottled in the quintessential silver tube with YSL embossed on the side.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
The Dior ambassador opted for a pair of the brand's take on the biker boots, adorned with multiple straps (some belt-like and placed asymmetrically) with metal eyelets and the Christian Dior name embossed in the center.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2025
Haviti Amber Tealight Candle Holders These vintage-style amber glass holders are embossed to catch and reflect light, adding a soft shimmer to your holiday table or mantel.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
Each pastel bowl is embossed with Mason Cash’s floral Meadow print and is safe for use in the dishwasher and microwave.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
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
Verb
Starting February 2, many food retailers will carry — for a limited time — packages of Marvel Oreo Stuf of Legends Cookies, which will feature the popular sandwich cookie embossed with characters from the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four — along with Spider-Man favorites.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The shortbread cookies featured a series of Girl Scout messages embossed on top and had a rich fudge coating on the bottom.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
There’s no denying who this Papier planner belongs to—the customizable monogram tastefully displays your initials, embossed with gold foil.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Similar to its Myslf L’Absolu fragrance, Lash Latex Mascara is bottled in the quintessential silver tube with YSL embossed on the side.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
The Dior ambassador opted for a pair of the brand's take on the biker boots, adorned with multiple straps (some belt-like and placed asymmetrically) with metal eyelets and the Christian Dior name embossed in the center.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2025
Haviti Amber Tealight Candle Holders These vintage-style amber glass holders are embossed to catch and reflect light, adding a soft shimmer to your holiday table or mantel.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
Each pastel bowl is embossed with Mason Cash’s floral Meadow print and is safe for use in the dishwasher and microwave.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embossed
Adjective
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For farmhouse flair, look to the retailer’s range of sweet, embroidered florals and wallpaper-esque prints.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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Asymmetrical skirts, lace trim, embroidered velvet and balloon sleeves captures the mood, as well as Rama Duwaji, artist and the new First Lady of New York City.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After a season-long tease that one of the contestants is the most decorated to grace the Masked Singer stage, the judges all felt like Scarab was it.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cook’s latest short, The Pearl Comb, has been one of the most decorated on the international circuit of late, earning over 70 awards.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bautista’s straight-laced, laconic James is a family man first seen underwater training Navy SEALs how to hold their breath.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Bally said in an expletive-laced recording.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Both hold long bamboo sticks adorned with orange flags.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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According to an Instagram post by the popular bagel shop, a hot sea salt sesame bagel is getting adorned by oyster mushrooms, pumpkin bushi, black pepper, a savory rose fudge, nasturtium and bergamot.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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First, there was Demi Moore, who paired her sheer fringed skirt with a casual blouse.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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Taylor stood out in Look 64 from the collection, which is a fuzzy, multicolored ensemble that featured a cropped, fringed jacket with red, black, and white horizontal stripes, oversize sleeves and white buttons.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the photos that newspapers printed after his murder, he is often hunched over, a long shawl draped across his broad shoulders, looking far into the distance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The service moved between prayer and music, including a traditional Ave Maria, before concluding with rites that saw mourners approach the coffin, which was draped in white lace, to pay their final respects.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fendi, which produced a Chinese New Year campaign centered around its luxury toys collection dubbed BFF Charms, took to the streets of Wukang Road with a sequined pop-up.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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For the MoMA garden party in 2016, Robyn opted for a sequined ‘70s style jumpsuit by designer Michael Halpern in which one leg was a different pattern to the rest of the piece.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the face-cream advertisement, M remained wreathed in the pink flowers of spring.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Embossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embossed. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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