EMBOSS Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

emboss

verb

im-ˈbäs

Definition of emboss

as in to decorate

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 emboss The waistband is a wide elastic built into the material, and the side taping is embossed with a subtle logo. — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 5 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 See All Example Sentences for emboss

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It is decorated more like a living room than a conventional sports facility, with a warm palette, rich leathers, and cozy rugs.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
The couple’s friend Adrienne Finch officiated at an altar decorated with a mix of orchids, hydrangeas, and stems.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

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Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
While this loss leaves a silence that words can never fill, farewell messages adorned a growing memorial for both Mikey and Millie, where tributes of light were offered to them.

— Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

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