embossing

verb

present participle of emboss
as in decorating
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 embossing Sales overall were boosted by Bloomingdale’s in-store activations tied to the holiday that included beer tastings, customization stations and embossing from brands such as David Yurman. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 Next door, various machines allow the team to assess how the materials respond to different finishing processes, from dyeing to embossing. — Emily Chan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026 Trace over the design with the embossing tool and remove the paper to reveal your embossing. — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025 While the original design drawings were recovered, the technique for embossing the textile with flowers had been lost. — Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embossing
  1. decorating
  2. adorning
Verb
  • Long story short, linen is adaptable, and its appeal extends well beyond a single decorating style.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This job will most likely fall on you, but your child can certainly practice ​good manners by drawing a picture, writing their name, or even decorating the envelope.
    — Amanda Rock, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of decorating
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  • In the photo, the father-son duo was all smiles, adorning matching jiu-jitsu outfits.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Black shirt, black shorts, thin sheen of sweat adorning his expressive forehead.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of adorning

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