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
Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Garments spanning nylon half-zips to French Terry sweatshirts, garments look faded and worn-in and feature hallmarks of denim like whiskers, creases, abrasions and breakages that tell stories of time and use.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
When skin reflects light more evenly, fine lines and deeper creases appear softer.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Dehydration exaggerates creases and gives skin a texture that emphasizes lines.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But promising freshman slot receiver Vance Spafford finds creases in coverage and caught a TD pass Saturday, along with another nice catch along the sideline.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
His face, always stationed somewhere halfway to hangdog, seems to gain 20 new creases carved deep into his skin, accentuating his mournful eyes and his excruciated, heartbroken smile.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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
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
Many of them are made from wrinkle-resistant fabrics or soft knits that bounce back after being packed, while others rely on flowy silhouettes and forgiving textures that don’t show creases.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Garments spanning nylon half-zips to French Terry sweatshirts, garments look faded and worn-in and feature hallmarks of denim like whiskers, creases, abrasions and breakages that tell stories of time and use.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
When skin reflects light more evenly, fine lines and deeper creases appear softer.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Dehydration exaggerates creases and gives skin a texture that emphasizes lines.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But promising freshman slot receiver Vance Spafford finds creases in coverage and caught a TD pass Saturday, along with another nice catch along the sideline.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
His face, always stationed somewhere halfway to hangdog, seems to gain 20 new creases carved deep into his skin, accentuating his mournful eyes and his excruciated, heartbroken smile.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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
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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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
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,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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“Creases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creases. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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