as in decorated
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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 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
The platter is crafted from high-quality stoneware, with an embossed detail and a fall leaf and acorn motif around the edges.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 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
Hard rainfalls washed much of the green dust down into Lake Winnisquam, but some dug into the embossed wood grain in my decking.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
When the president in February added a 20% tariff on products made in China, Poses started removing nonessential features such as embossed packaging.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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 backstrap of the boot is printed with the Nevermore Academy logo, while the boot’s sock is purple with a print of Wednesday with her umbrella, and the boot’s heel is marked with an embossed version of the Wednesday logo.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The denim Logo Hat features Toy Story lockup and embossed Pixar ball clasp.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
The exterior is embossed with the brand name that gives it a luxe, high-end feel, but rest assured, its $30 price tag is very much within your travel budget without skimping on quality construction.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The Air features a full-width chrome strip with the Lucid lettering embossed on the front.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
It’s made with a gorgeous canvas material that’s embossed with black trim and silver tone hardware.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Even the hotel’s visual identity–incorporating the Earl of Mar’s coat of arms–is subtly embossed on everything from breakfast waffles to cocktail mats and the chocolate cake in Mar Hall’s signature Afternoon Tea.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 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
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
Verb
Each piece is crafted with embossed lace detail around the rim and features a deep caramel glaze to effortlessly blend with the gorgeous hues of the season.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 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
The platter is crafted from high-quality stoneware, with an embossed detail and a fall leaf and acorn motif around the edges.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 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
Hard rainfalls washed much of the green dust down into Lake Winnisquam, but some dug into the embossed wood grain in my decking.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
When the president in February added a 20% tariff on products made in China, Poses started removing nonessential features such as embossed packaging.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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 backstrap of the boot is printed with the Nevermore Academy logo, while the boot’s sock is purple with a print of Wednesday with her umbrella, and the boot’s heel is marked with an embossed version of the Wednesday logo.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
Both the Rare Beauty and Bink logos are embossed on the nonslip sleeves.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The denim Logo Hat features Toy Story lockup and embossed Pixar ball clasp.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
The exterior is embossed with the brand name that gives it a luxe, high-end feel, but rest assured, its $30 price tag is very much within your travel budget without skimping on quality construction.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The Air features a full-width chrome strip with the Lucid lettering embossed on the front.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
It’s made with a gorgeous canvas material that’s embossed with black trim and silver tone hardware.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Even the hotel’s visual identity–incorporating the Earl of Mar’s coat of arms–is subtly embossed on everything from breakfast waffles to cocktail mats and the chocolate cake in Mar Hall’s signature Afternoon Tea.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embossed
Verb
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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It’s located on the first floor, near Sebastian’s Bistro, a cafe with an executive sous chef that is also open to the public and decorated with dangling flying ibises, the bird that inspired UM’s mascot.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Along with an embroidered jacket and wide-leg pants, the actress wore a collared shirt and patterned tie.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Jahanara chandelier sandal, along with two slingback versions and an embroidered pump, were inspired by Indian palaces and golden sunsets.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My room was in one of the hotel’s newer wings, where old Dutch masterpieces from the Schörghuber family’s private collection adorned the halls.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The egg itself sits on a rock-crystal base, which is shaped like a block of melting ice and adorned with even more diamonds and platinum.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nearby, along an entrance to Highway 101, a separate barrier was tagged with an expletive-laced anti-Israel message referencing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, along with additional swastikas scattered throughout the area.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Daniels sent a beauty up the seams to second-year receiver Luke McCaffrey, who dove for the 50-yard catch with cornerback Donte Jackson draped around his neck.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Alternatively, plan your visit during the evening hours to check out Lyndhurst After Dark, when the mansion is draped in candlelight.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Wearing a yellow fringed dress, Jauregui spun and shook her hips alongside a safety vest-wearing Armstrong, ending the performance by quick-stepping over to the cocktail table, where her bandmates and Bankhead were smiling and clapping in celebration.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Models revealed a range of music-adjacent designs from Mod-style skinny suits to a 60s-era fringed jacket and leather pants.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Swift recreated a similar visual of her submerged in a bathtub wearing a sequined corset.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Baywatch star sparkled for the occasion and wore a red sequined minidress with a trendy bubble hem.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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
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“Embossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embossed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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