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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the simple country church has an aura of serene spirituality that is often missing in more embossed houses of worship
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Recent Examples of embossed
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
An embossed paper bag in signature brand colors that is carried out of a store by a shopper becomes a brand advert for everyone who sees it — an association that enhances desirability.
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Vogue Business,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
Holmes wore Malone Souliers’ Koko, a 45mm thong mule made in embossed calfskin leather with a basket-like texture.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
The shirts became larger, baggier, and more overtly styled, with embossed Kappa logos woven throughout the design in a way that felt distinctly late-’90s.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
There’s the front door intercom panel, a pair of embossed leather club chairs and, fatefully, Mr Big’s Peloton water bottle.
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Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Bring a bit of springtime joy into your kitchen with this braiser that features an embossed petal design on the lid that's inspired by the French anemone flower.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
Whether rendered in smooth leather, embossed textures, or bold seasonal colors, the top-handle bag offers a timeless way to add structure and sophistication to a collection.
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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
For a stylish touch, the pitcher has a glossy, pink finish that’s complemented by embossed bows, an ergonomic handle, and an easy-pour spout.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
The beauty brand took unused ready-to-dye denim, applied different colors and embossed it with their logo to create lipstick cases.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
The invention that Edison brought into the offices of Scientific American also used sound vibrations to make a needle vibrate—in his case, by digging grooves into a strip of tinfoil or paper that was embossed with wax.
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Ron Cowen,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
Meanwhile, modern light fixtures and embossed silver light-switch covers (a decor fad currently trending all over TikTok) layer in a polished feel to the overall design scheme.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
This Creative Co-Op planter is embossed with a metallic gold texture that breaks up boring color palettes.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Emily, who was herself ill with a cold and cough, and Anne supported their father, purchased mourning stationery, and had elaborate funeral cards made embossed with a tomb, drapery, grass, and flowers.
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Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
The creamy hemp label is embossed with bergamot.
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Anne Bratskeir,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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.
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Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Even its embossed gold letters were written in a vaguely medieval script.
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Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
An embossed paper bag in signature brand colors that is carried out of a store by a shopper becomes a brand advert for everyone who sees it — an association that enhances desirability.
—
Vogue Business,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
Holmes wore Malone Souliers’ Koko, a 45mm thong mule made in embossed calfskin leather with a basket-like texture.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
The shirts became larger, baggier, and more overtly styled, with embossed Kappa logos woven throughout the design in a way that felt distinctly late-’90s.
—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
There’s the front door intercom panel, a pair of embossed leather club chairs and, fatefully, Mr Big’s Peloton water bottle.
—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Bring a bit of springtime joy into your kitchen with this braiser that features an embossed petal design on the lid that's inspired by the French anemone flower.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
Whether rendered in smooth leather, embossed textures, or bold seasonal colors, the top-handle bag offers a timeless way to add structure and sophistication to a collection.
—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
For a stylish touch, the pitcher has a glossy, pink finish that’s complemented by embossed bows, an ergonomic handle, and an easy-pour spout.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Other model-specific details include Union Jacks embossed onto the sun visors, an Earls Court 1951 logo stitched into the headrests, and a wooden gear shifter.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
The beauty brand took unused ready-to-dye denim, applied different colors and embossed it with their logo to create lipstick cases.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
The invention that Edison brought into the offices of Scientific American also used sound vibrations to make a needle vibrate—in his case, by digging grooves into a strip of tinfoil or paper that was embossed with wax.
—
Ron Cowen,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
Meanwhile, modern light fixtures and embossed silver light-switch covers (a decor fad currently trending all over TikTok) layer in a polished feel to the overall design scheme.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
This Creative Co-Op planter is embossed with a metallic gold texture that breaks up boring color palettes.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Emily, who was herself ill with a cold and cough, and Anne supported their father, purchased mourning stationery, and had elaborate funeral cards made embossed with a tomb, drapery, grass, and flowers.
—
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
The creamy hemp label is embossed with bergamot.
—
Anne Bratskeir,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embossed
Adjective
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For Midsummer this June, traditional festivities celebrating the summer solstice across Europe featured flower crowns, dances around maypoles, and people in embroidered folk costumes.
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Trendalytics’ data shows that embroidered shorts are up 88 percent among key influencers.
Verb
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The stage was decorated with Bosnian colored lights — blue, white and yellow — at one end.
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One sign was hung above an awning and set against a starry backdrop, while a smaller sign decorated the front of Colbert's desk.
Adjective
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The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations described the threats as two profanity-laced, threatening audio messages left for the center.
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In the series finale, Zendaya’s Rue died of an fentanyl overdose after taking a laced pill from Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s Alamo Brown.
Verb
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In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.
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Models’ hair — some adorned with a colorful butterfly — at Sean Suen looked windswept.
Adjective
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Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.
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Just a few months after their 13th birthday, the sisters got matching flippy bobs to attend the premiere of Anna and the King in matching pearl necklaces, black cardigans and fringed skirts — one lavender, one pink.
Verb
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Her Oscar de la Renta minidress was formed from strands of crystals draped over a nude base, with an open back and more beading suspended around her arms.
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Hoover Dam's giant American flag returns The massive American flag draped across Hoover Dam is back after briefly being removed for repairs.
Adjective
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In a black sequined dress, a top hat, and a pink boa-type shawl, Drescher was very much dressed for the occasion.
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At the 2004 premiere of The Incredibles, the New Jersey native wore an all-pink look consisting of a camo-print skirt, pastel jacket, calf-high bow-front boots and a sequined purse, all topped with a furry stole.
Adjective
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Pictured above, the hardworking AFP shooter Henry Nicholls produces yet another fine portrait in his shot of a young handicapper luxuriating in the Zenlike smoke-wreathed focus required to select just the perfect and perfectly-priced mounts to back in the next race.
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In the face-cream advertisement, M remained wreathed in the pink flowers of spring.
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“Embossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embossed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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