as in furrows
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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Recent Examples of creases
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The multiple polygonal recesses and panels and sharp creases throughout the lower half of the front-end are an uninvited reminder about how eager Toyota's design team seems to throw itself into absolute overwrought styling territory.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
While the delicate fabric does wrinkle, creases come out easily with a low-heat iron — just be sure to turn the dress inside out first.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Gibbens flashed tremendous instincts versus a Dolphins offense designed to quickly displace defenders and create creases with motion and misdirection.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
This wide-leg pair in textured satin also won’t show wrinkles and creases, and can be dressed up for an evening night out simply by adding a low heel.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The letter’s fraying edges and deepening creases became a symbol of his long fight for justice.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
With age, skin tends to get drier, so these ingredients help improve hydration, which in turn will help boost skin elasticity and soften deep creases.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
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LaLonde also recommends shaking out your towels before moving them to the dryer to release any creases and wrinkles.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The multiple polygonal recesses and panels and sharp creases throughout the lower half of the front-end are an uninvited reminder about how eager Toyota's design team seems to throw itself into absolute overwrought styling territory.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
While the delicate fabric does wrinkle, creases come out easily with a low-heat iron — just be sure to turn the dress inside out first.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Gibbens flashed tremendous instincts versus a Dolphins offense designed to quickly displace defenders and create creases with motion and misdirection.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
This wide-leg pair in textured satin also won’t show wrinkles and creases, and can be dressed up for an evening night out simply by adding a low heel.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The letter’s fraying edges and deepening creases became a symbol of his long fight for justice.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
With age, skin tends to get drier, so these ingredients help improve hydration, which in turn will help boost skin elasticity and soften deep creases.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would.
—Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creases
Noun
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Since the material never wrinkles, the pants are the ideal pick for wearing on long travel days or packing in your suitcase.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Nov. 2025
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Harlow wrinkles her nose, the perfect picture of disgust.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Creases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creases. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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