EMBOSSMENT Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

embossment

noun

Definition of embossment

as in appliqué

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Noun

The outfit features a top and skirt with ornate beading, sequins, and embroidery.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
The collection takes the opulence of the French court-corsetry, dramatic volume, delicate lace, ornate embroidery, and lavish textiles.

— Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of embroidery

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The agreement also calls for sentencing enhancements because the offense involved what federal guidelines describe as sophisticated money laundering.

— Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Kaleb Taubman, 34, faces felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon and hit and run, with two enhancements attached to each charges.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of enhancement

Noun

Scaffolding hid the Statue of the Republic’s gilt torso from sight.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Over the past month, however, the benchmark 10-year gilt yield has risen by around 19 basis points, while the longer-term 30-year gilt yield has added around 21 basis points, with both seeing choppy trade in the interim.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of gilt

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However, the announcement does not provide quantified figures for cost savings, production-time reductions or improvements in battery performance.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The city also approved an agreement last year for the developer to fund improvements on 40 parking spaces in existing lots.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of improvement

Noun

Before uranium can be enriched for use in many commercial reactors, it is converted into uranium hexafluoride (UF₆), a chemical form that enrichment facilities can process.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Your soil will need continued nutritional enrichment during the coming months.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of enrichment

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