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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
Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Along with being functional, these bowls offer a modern look with an embossed texture surrounding the exterior and gradient color scheme that fades from the smallest bowl to the largest.
—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
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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 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
Matchbooks embossed with a restaurant’s logo were once a commonplace freebie given out at the host stand.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
For those seeking more elbow grease, one side of the pad is embossed in order to provide mild physical exfoliation.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Some of the coins are embossed with KANUTUS, which is the Latin name for King Knut.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
This entire book is streamlined, from the linen cover and embossed title to the even page count and lie-flat binding.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
The lid is embossed with Elphaba’s silhouette, broom, hat, and all.
—Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
It’s embossed with a distinctive tire-tread pattern that echoes Lamborghini’s track pedigree.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The Italian fashion house reimagined the timeless silhouette popularized in the 1950s with a high-shine gold coin detail and an embossed logo on the tongue.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Along with being functional, these bowls offer a modern look with an embossed texture surrounding the exterior and gradient color scheme that fades from the smallest bowl to the largest.
—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
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
Verb
Beneath her coat, the seven-time Olympic gold medalist wore her husband’s jersey with the number 36 embossed on the front, back and the sleeves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 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
Matchbooks embossed with a restaurant’s logo were once a commonplace freebie given out at the host stand.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
For those seeking more elbow grease, one side of the pad is embossed in order to provide mild physical exfoliation.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Some of the coins are embossed with KANUTUS, which is the Latin name for King Knut.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
This entire book is streamlined, from the linen cover and embossed title to the even page count and lie-flat binding.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
The lid is embossed with Elphaba’s silhouette, broom, hat, and all.
—Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
It’s embossed with a distinctive tire-tread pattern that echoes Lamborghini’s track pedigree.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embossed
Adjective
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The embroidered panel involves a staggering 440,000 stitches.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Lace slips and embroidered skirts stood out as favorites.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rosita, never having created a single ordinary thing in her 93 years, decorated the apartments with a kaleidoscopic sensibility born of a lifetime of collecting and experimenting.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the cookies are not decorated with Crumbl’s common drizzles, pipings or crumbles.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And are eight days removed from expletive-laced chants from their supporters’ group and calls for coach Phil Neville’s immediate dismissal.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Both styles come pre-laced with flat cotton shoelaces with round polyester laces included as an alternate option.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The facade is adorned with the brand’s signature cannage pattern, while inside there is Versailles parquet flooring similar to the Dior flagship at 30 Montaigne, the house’s historic address.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Zeta-Jones had originally styled the dress in 2005 with black fringed stilettos and a matching clutch, adding a diamond pendant necklace and earrings.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the hem of both the long sleeves and pants were fringed fabric elements, adding a vintage appeal to the overall look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Set on just over an acre, this 5-bedroom residence delivers that timeless Cape Cod design but draped in big-time luxury.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Here, thousands of those funnels merge into a single, multilayered structure draped across the cave's walls, where thousands of individuals live peacefully side by side in overlapping webs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Jenner's sequined, showgirl ensemble was very fitting for the night's theme.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of people gathered dressed to the nines, the women rocking sequined gowns and kitten heels, the men wearing tailored suits and polished dress shoes.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 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 14 Nov. 2025.
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