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
Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This eye gel has helped with inflammation, tightened, and reduced creases under my eyes.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 21 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Reaching for a portable clothes steamer is my go-to hack for knocking out pesky creases in a flash.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This eye gel has helped with inflammation, tightened, and reduced creases under my eyes.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 21 Aug. 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
wrinkles
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The Broncos were incorporating new pieces and new offensive wrinkles into their maiden offensive voyage in 2025.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Made with soft, four-way stretch fabric that resists wrinkles and pilling, they’re built to handle long flights and repeat wears.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Creases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creases. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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