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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Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The bottle is also embossed with the flag of Depp’s island, made up of the tattoos on his body like a skull to serve as a reminder to live fully, a lightning bolt to symbolize enduring friendship, the number three to represent new beginnings and three hearts represent the loves of his life.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Denim is embossed, treated with laser and decorated with co-branded trims.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
They are also embossed with volume markings to make measuring quick and easy.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Kids who make art for the auction will have their creations embossed with the official seal of Kaylin Lundell's Draw for a Dream campaign.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The bottle is also embossed with the flag of Depp’s island, made up of the tattoos on his body like a skull to serve as a reminder to live fully, a lightning bolt to symbolize enduring friendship, the number three to represent new beginnings and three hearts represent the loves of his life.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Denim is embossed, treated with laser and decorated with co-branded trims.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
They are also embossed with volume markings to make measuring quick and easy.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for emboss
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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