creasing

Definition of creasingnext
present participle of crease
as in furrowing
to develop creases or folds her face creased with worry

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Recent Examples of creasing Especially under the eyes, my concealer melts into the skin without creasing. Essence, 23 Sep. 2025 Here’s a cotton dress that resists wrinkles thanks to its poplin fabric—a tight weave that boosts durability and prevents creasing. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
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wrinkling
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  • This bedding is the antithesis of scratchy, boasting a buttery feel and polished look with minimal wrinkling thanks to the sateen weave.
    Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Dryer sheets soften and release wrinkles in fabrics that are prone to wrinkling, such as cotton and linen.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Creasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creasing. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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