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

Just be sure to snag the styles that catch your eye ASAP—these crease-proof picks won’t be under $30 for much longer. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

The body panels feature more curves and more subtle creases than the Audis of a few years ago. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 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