Synonyms of crease

crease 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• furrow
• wrinkle
• crinkle
• crimp
• pleat
• tuck
• seam
• loop
• corrugation
• pucker
• ply
• layer
• plait
• crow's-foot

crease

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verb

as in to furrow

to develop creases or folds

her face creased with worry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• furrow
• wrinkle
• fold
• double
• crinkle
• rumple
• crumple
• collapse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crease

Noun

Per Gurman, sources close to Apple's foldable project claim the iPhone Ultra will solve issues that other rivals struggle with, including screen quality and that pesky crease in the middle of the display. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026

And Robert Lang, who made fish rise from the ashes, will continue to rebuild, one crease at a time. — Tracy Smith, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

Verb

The leather had creased across the rounded toes, while the uppers had softened around the shape of her feet. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

This one is formulated specifically for the under-eye area to softly highlight and brighten your look while keeping creasing at bay. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 27 June 2026