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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
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Details like eyelash fringing, subtle embroidery, and embossed velvet designs are an easy way to dress up a mundane sectional or lackluster white couch.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
The embossed texture and rich chocolate color of these Avec Les Filles pants give them a very luxe appearance when paired with a neutral turtleneck or classic sweater.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
The shoes were accessorized with a bow-tie accent and an embossed Tory Burch logo, both on the toe.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
With nighttime arriving sooner thanks to daylight savings, this on-sale table lamp adds a warm glow to your space as well as some hints of texture with its embossed base.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
This embossed mint set is our favorite pick, but the bowls are also available in a wide range of 45 total color schemes with everything from solid black to warm tones, cool tones, neutrals, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The weighty Guerlain Rouge G case comes in a wide variety of fabrics, colors, and textures—glossy tortoiseshell, embossed gold, glittering crystals—that house one of the most luxurious lipstick formulas on the market.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
But this material was likely intended for upholstery rather than clothing: A Lord Chesterfield ordered an embossed satin velvet and glass fabric to cover his chairs.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The shortbread cookies featured a series of Girl Scout messages embossed on top and had a rich fudge coating on the bottom.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
There’s no denying who this Papier planner belongs to—the customizable monogram tastefully displays your initials, embossed with gold foil.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Similar to its Myslf L’Absolu fragrance, Lash Latex Mascara is bottled in the quintessential silver tube with YSL embossed on the side.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
The Dior ambassador opted for a pair of the brand's take on the biker boots, adorned with multiple straps (some belt-like and placed asymmetrically) with metal eyelets and the Christian Dior name embossed in the center.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2025
Haviti Amber Tealight Candle Holders These vintage-style amber glass holders are embossed to catch and reflect light, adding a soft shimmer to your holiday table or mantel.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
Each pastel bowl is embossed with Mason Cash’s floral Meadow print and is safe for use in the dishwasher and microwave.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
For the ladies, this elegant leather journal embossed with her name in gold is the perfect personalized touch to make this gift truly special.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The base of this display piece is light pink, with embossed pleats and diamonds that evoke a bridal gown.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Details like eyelash fringing, subtle embroidery, and embossed velvet designs are an easy way to dress up a mundane sectional or lackluster white couch.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
The embossed texture and rich chocolate color of these Avec Les Filles pants give them a very luxe appearance when paired with a neutral turtleneck or classic sweater.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
The shoes were accessorized with a bow-tie accent and an embossed Tory Burch logo, both on the toe.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
With nighttime arriving sooner thanks to daylight savings, this on-sale table lamp adds a warm glow to your space as well as some hints of texture with its embossed base.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
This embossed mint set is our favorite pick, but the bowls are also available in a wide range of 45 total color schemes with everything from solid black to warm tones, cool tones, neutrals, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The weighty Guerlain Rouge G case comes in a wide variety of fabrics, colors, and textures—glossy tortoiseshell, embossed gold, glittering crystals—that house one of the most luxurious lipstick formulas on the market.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
But this material was likely intended for upholstery rather than clothing: A Lord Chesterfield ordered an embossed satin velvet and glass fabric to cover his chairs.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
Verb
Starting February 2, many food retailers will carry — for a limited time — packages of Marvel Oreo Stuf of Legends Cookies, which will feature the popular sandwich cookie embossed with characters from the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four — along with Spider-Man favorites.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The shortbread cookies featured a series of Girl Scout messages embossed on top and had a rich fudge coating on the bottom.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
There’s no denying who this Papier planner belongs to—the customizable monogram tastefully displays your initials, embossed with gold foil.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Similar to its Myslf L’Absolu fragrance, Lash Latex Mascara is bottled in the quintessential silver tube with YSL embossed on the side.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
The Dior ambassador opted for a pair of the brand's take on the biker boots, adorned with multiple straps (some belt-like and placed asymmetrically) with metal eyelets and the Christian Dior name embossed in the center.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2025
Haviti Amber Tealight Candle Holders These vintage-style amber glass holders are embossed to catch and reflect light, adding a soft shimmer to your holiday table or mantel.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
Each pastel bowl is embossed with Mason Cash’s floral Meadow print and is safe for use in the dishwasher and microwave.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
For the ladies, this elegant leather journal embossed with her name in gold is the perfect personalized touch to make this gift truly special.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embossed
Adjective
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Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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For farmhouse flair, look to the retailer’s range of sweet, embroidered florals and wallpaper-esque prints.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Diana decorated her marital home with cheerful, cozy furniture, crafting a high-English space with designer Dudley Poplak.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The tech executive already had a deep background in basketball as his sons were decorated players at nearby San Ramon Valley.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Much like Malcolm and Eddie, Shawn and Marlon Williams were polar opposites, with one being straight laced and cool, while the other constantly created havoc.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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After the game, Kidd was asked about the critiques and dismissed the question with an expletive-laced response, using the F-word four times.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lady Gaga, meanwhile, sported a blue flamenco dress by Luar, adorned with a brooch modeled on Puerto Rico’s national flower, the Flor de Maga.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, that does not stop Glenn from proudly waving and exchanging Olympic pins adorned with the trans pride flag.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Models held fringed bags that resembled early spring grass clippings, wore shoes covered in pink petals, and carried leafy green stems as parasols.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Per her styling playbook, start with &Daughter’s chunky V-neck sweater layered over a grey knit midi skirt and finished with a fringed cashmere scarf.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On this day, as the NHL chartered most of its Olympians to Milan and teams stepped into a rink draped in Olympic logos for practice, the dream became real.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The low-down dive bar is draped in painterly shadows inspired by Renaissance masters, the stale cigarette stench palpable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meg Ryan strips down to her bra and also poses in a sequined dress and statement jewelry for a new photoshoot.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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Moving throughout the suited and sequined group was Paolo Barletta, the charismatic 39-year-old founder and CEO of the Arsenale Group, the Italian luxury firm behind La Dolce Vita.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the face-cream advertisement, M remained wreathed in the pink flowers of spring.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Embossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embossed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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