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
Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The pants are outfitted with whisker creases at the thighs, double side seams, and slant pockets.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Two hinges mean two creases, which are visible at off angles and when the screen is dark.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Roll the rug for storage rather than folding it to prevent creases and damage to the backing.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 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
Center creases were prominent in Todd Snyder’s assortment of bleached and dark wash jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
These creases form differently than expression lines and can’t be corrected with Botox because they’re caused by external pressure rather than muscle contraction.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The pants are outfitted with whisker creases at the thighs, double side seams, and slant pockets.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Two hinges mean two creases, which are visible at off angles and when the screen is dark.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Roll the rug for storage rather than folding it to prevent creases and damage to the backing.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 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
Center creases were prominent in Todd Snyder’s assortment of bleached and dark wash jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 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
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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There are still some lingering discrepancies, wrinkles that the team thinks other collisions between particles with sizes between protons and iron could help to iron out.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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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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“Creases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creases. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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