embossed; embossing; embosses
1
: to raise the surface of into bosses
especially
: to ornament with raised work
2
: to raise in relief from a surface
embossed; embossing; embosses
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Verb (1)
the simple country church has an aura of serene spirituality that is often missing in more embossed houses of worship
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Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Each cookie is embossed with designs inspired by Malone’s world—like tattoos, music symbols, and personal motifs—adding a layer of storytelling to the snacking experience.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
This Bible is embossed with his name and signed by church officials.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Osaka continued the black and white color display with a black visor and black wrist bands with the white Nike logo embossed on the fabric.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The president, during his first term, also used Sharpies to sign official documents and make notes and even had the stationary company design a custom pen, embossed with his signature in gold, for him, according to The New York Times and Business Insider.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Each cookie is embossed with designs inspired by Malone’s world—like tattoos, music symbols, and personal motifs—adding a layer of storytelling to the snacking experience.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
This Bible is embossed with his name and signed by church officials.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Osaka continued the black and white color display with a black visor and black wrist bands with the white Nike logo embossed on the fabric.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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