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Recent Examples of creased
The father was wearing a button-down shirt, creased from wear but evidently well-ironed.
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Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Your paper should be creased into eight triangles.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
As a reporter asked Nix — still in full pads in the Broncos’ postgame locker room— about the sequence, a smile creased his face.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
My only critique of this outfit was that the top creased with wear more quickly than I’d like for activewear.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 19 Nov. 2025
Sammie had an easy smile, which creased into his freckled cheeks, conveying his mental fortitude and calm.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2025
The interior is easily wipeable and not baggy or creased in a way that might trap liquid or crumbs.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
The rifle shot had only creased the bear’s head, stunning it.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Your paper should be creased into eight triangles.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
As a reporter asked Nix — still in full pads in the Broncos’ postgame locker room— about the sequence, a smile creased his face.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
My only critique of this outfit was that the top creased with wear more quickly than I’d like for activewear.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 19 Nov. 2025
Sammie had an easy smile, which creased into his freckled cheeks, conveying his mental fortitude and calm.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2025
The interior is easily wipeable and not baggy or creased in a way that might trap liquid or crumbs.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
The rifle shot had only creased the bear’s head, stunning it.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creased
Verb
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They were furrowed throughout his testimony.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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At 88, the legendary artist, dressed in a black smock, was filmed walking through the eroded sculptural features of the badlands, her face furrowed by age, her eyes still blazing.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Depending on the variety, hosta leaves can be tiny, huge, cupped, or wrinkled and sport purple or white blooms.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Even if your flight is only a quick duration, no one wants to look sloppy, wrinkled, or feel uncomfortable.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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“Creased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creased. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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