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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Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Boise State’s and UNLV’s logos are embossed in silver with the final 21-7 score underneath.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
The Staud Wade dress in Linus stripe, the Birkenstock + Staud Arizona woven embossed sandal in ecru, the Staud large Maude Carryall in nautral rouge and the Vogue VO5606S sunglasses.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Located in front of the Lucille Lortel Theatre, the walk of fame immortalizes Off Broadway’s great playwrights by embossing their names into the sidewalk pavement.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Verb
Now the splendidly preposterous charm is the face of actor Kevin Spacey embossed on a lucky sweatshirt.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Boise State’s and UNLV’s logos are embossed in silver with the final 21-7 score underneath.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
The Staud Wade dress in Linus stripe, the Birkenstock + Staud Arizona woven embossed sandal in ecru, the Staud large Maude Carryall in nautral rouge and the Vogue VO5606S sunglasses.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Located in front of the Lucille Lortel Theatre, the walk of fame immortalizes Off Broadway’s great playwrights by embossing their names into the sidewalk pavement.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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