Synonyms of creases

creases 1 of 2

noun

plural of crease

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• furrows
• wrinkles
• crinkles
• plies
• pleats
• crimps
• corrugations
• tucks
• loops
• puckers
• seams
• plaits
• layers
• crow's-feet

creases

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of crease

as in wrinkles

to develop creases or folds

her face creased with worry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• furrows
• wrinkles
• folds
• crinkles
• rumples
• doubles
• crumples
• collapses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of creases

Noun

At the dress, THR is told, as many creases as possible are ironed out — if a cue card needs to be positioned just a centimetre further to the left, it’s caught here. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026

For everyday creases, wrinkle-release spray is an easier alternative. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2026

They can be rolled up in your suitcase without fear of creases. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2026

Zesica Wrap Midi Sweater Dress A sweater dress is one of the easiest things to pack for a fall trip, since soft knits bounce back instead of holding creases. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2026

The silky mattes go on without streaking (like some other inexpensive shadows might) along lashlines, over lids, and through creases for so many possible looks and so many color options (there are nine versions of the palette). — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Apple's site says the gliding layers minimize stress and creases. — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Whether air-dried or finished with a curling iron, adding bends and creases to an above-shoulder style gives it an airy finish. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

This last step cannot be done without creating creases, however. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

His open V-neck shirt has huge lapels, his hair hangs down to his shoulders and a bushy mustache creases his smiling face, leaving Vachon looking more like the bassist for Spinal Tap than an NHL goaltender. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026

Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025