in relief vs of relief

Both "in relief" and "of relief" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In relief" is used to describe something that stands out or is prominent, while "of relief" is used to indicate the source or cause of relief.

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in relief

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase "in relief" is used to describe something that stands out or is prominent, often in a visual or physical sense.

Examples:

The sculpture was carved in relief on the wall.
The details of the painting were highlighted in relief.
The words were written in relief on the plaque.
The design stood out in relief against the background.
The image was embossed in relief on the paper.

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- with patterns in relief, or,
maps, plans or globes, in relief, whether or not printed (heading 9023);
That analogy's bathed me in relief.
(ALL sigh in relief) which I thought was priceless, but turns out it's only worth $1,500 because that's what I paid Orin to get this award.
In coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief
In addition, the name of the Member State in which the product was manufactured shall be stamped in relief, uncoded, on each of the tins, clearly visible, in an official language of that Member State.
Not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief
Maps and charts in relief of interest in scientific fields such as geology, zoology, botany, mineralogy, palaeontology, archaeology, ethnology, meteorology, climatology and geophysics
On anchors their mass shall be indicated in characters which stand out in relief in a durable manner.
Several design elements on the front of the banknotes are printed in relief, using deep engraving and a special printing method known as intaglio.
Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, incl. atlases and topographical plans, printed and in book form (excl. globes, and maps and plans, in relief)
Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, incl. atlases, wall maps and topographical plans, printed (excl. those in book form, and maps, plans and globes, in relief)
And now let's look from the south, looking up, and let's see this in relief.
The heaven I might grant you in relief.
Lieutenant Worf, contact all ships in this sector to rendezvous and join us in relief efforts.
aware that many thousands remain in relief camps unable to return to their homes,
The UNHCR and the High Commissioner for Refugees must be able to fulfil their coordinating role in relief for refugees in regions affected by conflict effectively.
Can't a man "ahh" in relief without being judged? Unreal.
The European Union must also ask itself whether, after the French tests in the Pacific, it did not sit back a little in relief rather than making energetic calls for more countries to join up to the existing Treaty.
BIANCA: It is a friend, Your Holiness. [exhales in relief]

Alternatives:

standing out
prominently displayed
highlighted
embossed
raised

of relief

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase "of relief" is used to indicate the source or cause of relief, expressing the reason behind feeling relieved.