embossments

noun

plural of embossment
as in appliqués

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  1. embroideries
  2. enhancements
  3. improvements
Noun
  • Her own granddaughter's baptism dress included embroideries copied from that dress.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • Whimsical elements come through in Anna Sui’s mixed media appliqués and ruffle trims on jeans and denim skirts, Chanel’s denim coordinates covered in clear sequins, Kenzo’s sets decorated with flower embroideries and Stella McCartney’s jeans with carnival stripes.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
Definition of embroideries
Noun
  • The defense is challenging investigators’ handling of the crime scene and efforts to cast the attack as politically motivated, as the judge weighs evidence that could trigger sentence enhancements under Utah law.
    — Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • While advanced shower systems and natural light enhancements are often desired, features like heated floors, advanced lighting, smart controls, and comfort height toilets see much higher actual adoption rates than initially prioritized.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of enhancements
Noun
  • Of the 33 schools awarded grants, 19 schools opted for main entrance improvements while 14 chose to modernize their check-in and visitor badging systems.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The mid-20th century also ushered in improvements in heart disease treatments.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of improvements
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“Embossments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embossments. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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