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
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Holder photographed the original backdrops from 40 feet above on a sound stage, then digitally restored each image, smoothing creases and cracks in the fabric.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
To demonstrate, Ejae smiles to form creases below her eyes, then dusts some brown powder onto the area.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Forensic scientists have conducted research that suggests facial creases may be resilient enough to changes caused by bloating after death and can be used for identification purposes.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The ‘Noles started finding creases in the Palm Harbor defense and Youseff Faid had a breakaway with Nathaniel Melendez trailing.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Center creases were prominent in Todd Snyder’s assortment of bleached and dark wash jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
According to fabric care expert Alicia Sokolowski, ironing is ideal for creating crisp creases, flattening heavy wrinkles, and shaping structured garments like dress shirts, cotton, linen, or denim.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
They’re designed with a similar wide-leg silhouette, along with whisker creases at the thighs and raw hems.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Carefully scrub along the folds and creases.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Holder photographed the original backdrops from 40 feet above on a sound stage, then digitally restored each image, smoothing creases and cracks in the fabric.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
To demonstrate, Ejae smiles to form creases below her eyes, then dusts some brown powder onto the area.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Forensic scientists have conducted research that suggests facial creases may be resilient enough to changes caused by bloating after death and can be used for identification purposes.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The ‘Noles started finding creases in the Palm Harbor defense and Youseff Faid had a breakaway with Nathaniel Melendez trailing.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Center creases were prominent in Todd Snyder’s assortment of bleached and dark wash jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
According to fabric care expert Alicia Sokolowski, ironing is ideal for creating crisp creases, flattening heavy wrinkles, and shaping structured garments like dress shirts, cotton, linen, or denim.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
They’re designed with a similar wide-leg silhouette, along with whisker creases at the thighs and raw hems.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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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This creates an intricate network of microscopic cracks that, in addition to visible furrows, help retain the water elephants douse themselves in to stay cool.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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The balks and furrows, left undisturbed, had other uses too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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 9 Mar. 2026.
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