embossing

Definition of embossingnext
present participle of emboss

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Recent Examples of embossing Both sneakers feature a metallic sheen throughout their uppers, as well as repeat embossing. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026 Next door, various machines allow the team to assess how the materials respond to different finishing processes, from dyeing to embossing. Emily Chan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026 Trace over the design with the embossing tool and remove the paper to reveal your embossing. Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025 While the original design drawings were recovered, the technique for embossing the textile with flowers had been lost. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embossing
Verb
  • After a cold, dark winter, nothing feels more uplifting than decorating for spring with cheerful accents that signal sunnier days ahead.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
  • On Easter Sunday on April 5, Meghan shared videos on social media of the family's celebration, including Lili and Archie hunting for and decorating eggs.
    GMA Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Earlier this week, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts unveiled a mural adorning construction fencing along Amsterdam Avenue, marking the western edge of LCPA’s Upper West Side campus.
    Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Embossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embossing. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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