Thesaurus results for CREASE

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noun

ˈkrēs

as in furrow

a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface rolling, rather than folding, your clothes when you pack will usually prevent a lot of creases

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verb

as in to furrow

to develop creases or folds her face creased with worry

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Recent Examples of crease

Noun

Charlotte Tilbury Products Used on Kate Hudson Makeup artist Tonya Brewer dappled the $36 Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer under Kate Hudson’s eyes for a crease-free base at the Oscars. —

Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026 Previous rumors suggested Apple’s foldable iPad would feature a crease-free 20-inch display that resembles a MacBook when unfolded. —

Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026

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The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery. —

Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026 Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look. —

Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crease

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Noun

Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Each year without the dead only deepens the furrow of their absence.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026